Whale watching in tranquil Drake Bay, Costa Rica
From Manuel Antonio, we headed further south towards Drake Bay and the Osa Peninsula. In the dry season, Drake Bay can be reached by a dirt road that crosses the … Read more
Costa Rica
Wildlife watching in Costa Rica and journeys to the most spectacular National Parks and Protected areas in the country
The Amazing Wildlife of Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, Costa Rica
Costa Rica is one of the most biodiverse countries on Earth. And one of the best ways to explore its natural heritage is by taking a road trip across some … Read more
Costa Rica Animals: A guide to the best wildlife destinations in Costa Rica
While accounting for only 0.03 percent of the earth’s surface area, Costa Rica contains nearly 6 percent of the world’s biodiversity. An amazing 25.6% of Costa Rica’s land area is … Read more
Exploring Palo Verde National Park, Costa Rica
Lying in the valley of the Tempisque River in Guanacaste Province and covering 45,492 acres, Palo Verde National Park is one of the most unique National Parks in Costa Rica. … Read more
Wildlife of La Selva Biological Station, Costa Rica
One of the main reasons we visited Costa Rica’s north-eastern lowlands was to see the Honduran white bats at Tirimbina Reserve. Sadly, the bats roosting habitat in Tirimbina was destroyed … Read more
The amazing Tirimbina Lodge: wildlife, rainforest and Costa Rica’s longest suspended bridge
Tucked inside a protected patch of beautiful rainforest, Tirimbina Lodge in northeastern Costa Rica serves as a research station as well as a lodge. It is home to Costa Rica’s … Read more
Costa Rica’s Continental Divide and Poas Volcano
We arrived in Sierpe soaked to the bone from our boat ride from Drake Bay. Once we changed into dry clothes we jumped into the car and headed for San … Read more
Is Corcovado National Park the best place to see wildlife in Costa Rica?
We were finally heading on our 3-day expedition in Corcovado National Park, and I felt the familiar knot of nervous excitement in the pit of my stomach, as we walked in … Read more
Wild Adventure of Getting to Corcovado National Park in Costa Rica
After spending a day in the tranquil town of Drake Bay we had an early start the following morning to meet our guide Bolivar from Surcos tours who was taking … Read more
Can you see much Wildlife in Manuel Antonio National Park, Costa Rica?
From the misty mountains of the continental divide, we made our way, to the sandy beaches of the Pacific Coast, spotting our first flock of Scarlet Macaws at Playa Hermosa. … Read more
Wildlife of Riu Guanacaste Resort, Costa Rica
This year I finally made my way over the Pacific Ocean and after a brief stopover in New York spent three weeks exploring Costa Rica. My good friends from Canada decided on … Read more
Six Stunning Wild Cats of Costa Rica
While not considered a wild cat watching destination, Costa Rica is home to six species of wild felines: Jaguar, Puma, Ocelot, Margay, Oncilla and Jaguarundi. As I am heading to … Read more