Within Costa Rica’s borders are some of the most biodiverse rainforests and ecosystems in the world with unparalleled opportunities to see diverse wildlife. From vibrant toucans to elusive jaguars, let’s explore how to maximize your wildlife encounters in this natural wonderland. Before we dive in, I would be remiss if I didn’t say… Wildlife is […]
Nature is amazing. Beaches and tropical forests are really something of course, but there are some places in the world that just leave you wondering, “How can this be?”. Costa Rica has several such places. These mysteries of nature are perplexing and, we believe, really should be seen to be believed. The Sea Turtle Arribada, […]
The thing about sloths is… we can’t get enough. Despite their laziness, their slooow movements, their strange little bodies, and that fur (we’ll explain later), they are incomprehensively cute. It just doesn’t make any sense! And perhaps, that’s what fascinates us. Or maybe it’s that they always appear to be smiling at us. Or if […]
The birds of Costa Rica incite passion in budding and experienced birders alike and provide endless discovery. There are approximately 903 known bird species in Costa Rica classified within 82 different families. Within each species, there are often variations in plumage between females and males, breeding and nonbreeding males, and adult and juveniles. The following […]
If you’ve picked Costa Rica for your wildlife watching vacation, you’re off to a great start. Wildlife. is. everywhere. Honestly, it would be difficult to not cross paths with some sort of critter during your stay, but there are definitely regions where wildlife gravitate. The following top places to see wildlife in Costa Rica will […]
What is it about whales? Is it their massive size? Their incredible intelligence? Their social personalities that seem remarkably similar to ours? Whatever it is, they intrigue us. We are drawn to them. And there is no place like Costa Rica for whale watching. Costa Rica has the longest humpback whale season in the world. […]
One of Costa Rica’s most beloved seaside visitors is the sea turtle. And you could say that sea turtles love Costa Rica right back. Year after year, they return to the same Costa Rica beaches to lay their eggs. One of the most spectacular displays of this is the arribada, or the annual arrival of hundreds of […]
The sloth is a star among Costa Rica’s animal kingdom. Travelers are determined to see this puzzling, cuddly creature during their trek into the rainforest. Our Experts all too frequently receive travel wish lists consisting of top destinations, activities, rainforest resorts, and sloths. You can only imagine then how the masses melt when they hear […]
Move over Africa! Here are The Big Five Animals of Costa Rica for every wildlife enthusiast’s bucket list. A Costa Rica nature safari is a must for travelers in need of a change of scenery. Here is our Costa Rica Big Five. And the list could have definitely gone on… Toucans Colorful, flashy, vibrant. There are six […]
