Wildlife of Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve
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
Wildlife watching in Costa Rica and journeys to the most spectacular National Parks and Protected areas in the country
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 Watching at 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
Wildlife Watching at Tirimbina Lodge, Costa Rica
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. Once we changed into dry clothes we jumped into the car and headed for San Jose. It looked a little bit too … Read more
Wild pumas in Corcovado National Park, Costa Rica
We were finally heading to Corcovado National Park, and I felt the familiar knot of nervous excitement in the pit of my stomach, as we walked in pre-dawn darkness towards the … Read more
Drake Bay whale watching, 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
Wildlife watching in Manuel Antonio
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
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
