Costa Rica’s varied ecosystems are a naturalist’s dream, ranging from mangrove swamps, tropical rainforests to mountains and coastal beaches. Unlike many destinations, where man has driven the animals into the deepest seclusion, Costa Rica’s wildlife is abundant. Animals and birds are prolific and in many cases relatively easy to spot. See monkeys swinging about the branches, sloths lounging in the crooks of trees, brightly colored tree frogs, tapirs and jaguars mingling along with the other exotic creatures in their natural habitat. Bird watching is spectacular with more than twice the number of bird species than in the whole of the United States. Perched above you are scarlet macaws, toucans, humming birds, parrots and quetzal. Costa Rica is home to the giant morpho butterfly and contains more butterfly species than the whole continent of Africa.
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