If you follow us on Instagram at @costaricaexperts, you know we’re always chasing the moments that make Costa Rica unforgettable. The places you save, share, and keep coming back to.
Each year, we look back at the posts that resonated most with our community. From wild encounters (including more than one wildcat hit) to iconic landscapes, here are our Top 9 Instagram posts of 2025, chosen by engagement from you.
Let’s count them down.
#9: The Golfo Dulce, Osa Peninsula Highlight Reel
Reel captured by @rioleontours and @nitoguidecr
Golfo Dulce & Osa Peninsula, one of the most biodiverse regions on Earth. Home to an incredible array of wildlife, from scarlet macaws to jaguars, its lush rainforests and pristine waters make it a true paradise for nature lovers.
#8: A Corcovado Wildcat Encounter
Reel captured by @gabriel_calvo_ben
Lucky encounter with this fascinating animal, showing us its agility and skill. We must protect the environment and our forests, home to invaluable biodiversity.
#7: The Costa Rican Unicorn
Photo captured by @tothewonderblog
An encounter that I’ll never forget. We were waiting for hours without luck, and the reports and the local guide told us that was where it had appeared in previous days. And suddenly it happened, we could see the Chestnut-billed Toucan (Ramphastos ambiguus) with a genetic condition called leucism that gives it its strange coloration. This beauty was sighted in Guápiles in 2019 and I had the opportunity to see and photograph it on a very humid and hot morning in the tropics. It was all worth it!
#6: A 3-Week Highlight Reel
Video captured by @hannahalsaidi_
After an amazing 3 weeks here, it’s definitely one of our favourite countries!
Known for its stunning beaches, lush rainforests and incredible wildlife. It is the perfect destination for nature lovers and adventure seekers
The best time to visit Costa Rica is their dry season, between December and April
#5: A Puma on the Prowl in Corcovado National Park
Video captured by @gabriel_calvo_ben
A puma tries to approach three Crax rubra birds at 15 meters high, showing off their dexterity and reminding us why it is one of the most successful predators on the American continent.
#4: Biodiversity on the Osa Peninsula
Reel captured by @deepbluedrakebay and @gabriel_calvo_ben
Costa Rica, a small country with one of the highest biodiversities on the planet. Home to lush rainforests, towering volcanoes, and pristine coastlines, it shelters an incredible variety of wildlife, from jaguars and sloths to toucans and sea turtles. A true paradise for nature lovers.
#3: Aerial Costa Rica
Captured by @mrx_maxime
See Costa Rica from a whole new perspective!
From lush jungles to endless coastline, this is why we never stop exploring.
#2: The Black Sand Beach of Playa Negra
Captured by @annamariastravel
Black sand, blue waves, and pura vida vibes!
#1: Ceiba | The Tree of Life
Towering above the rainforest canopy, the ceiba tree is one of Costa Rica’s most majestic giants. It’s also one of the most legendary.
For many indigenous cultures in Central America, the ceiba was considered the tree of life. Its roots reached into the underworld, its sturdy trunk supported the earth, and its branches touched the heavens. It was seen as a bridge between worlds — a living connection between people and the spirit realm.
Even today, standing beneath a ceiba tree feels powerful. Their massive buttress roots form natural alcoves, their branches stretch impossibly wide, and their presence dominates the forest. For kids, it’s a chance to step into a real-life “fairy tale tree.” For adults, it’s a reminder of the deep respect people have always had for nature here.
What a countdown. Happy New Year, and thank you for being here.
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