Costa Rica
Rainforest Wildlife Paradise
Costa Rica is a paradise for wildlife enthusiasts and adventure seekers alike. With 5% of the world's biodiversity packed into this small Central American nation, every day brings extraordinary encounters with exotic creatures in their natural habitats.
Highlights
Wildlife You May Encounter
🐒Howler Monkeys
Hear their thunderous calls echoing through the canopy at dawn. These charismatic primates are found throughout Costa Rica's forests.
🦜Toucans
The keel-billed toucan with its rainbow beak is Costa Rica's most iconic bird. Spot them perched in the canopy of lowland forests.
🐸Red-eyed Tree Frogs
These vibrant amphibians with their striking red eyes are the poster child of Costa Rican wildlife. Best spotted on night walks.
🦥Three-toed Sloths
These gentle creatures spend 20 hours a day sleeping in the trees. Our expert guides know exactly where to find them.
🦜Scarlet Macaws
Brilliant red, yellow, and blue plumage make these parrots unmistakable. The Osa Peninsula is one of the best places to see them.
🐦Hummingbirds
Over 50 species of hummingbird call Costa Rica home. Watch them hover and dart at incredible speeds at forest feeders.
🐦Quetzals
The resplendent quetzal, sacred to the Maya, nests in the Monteverde Cloud Forest. Its iridescent green plumage is breathtaking.
🐢Sea Turtles
Watch olive ridley, leatherback, and green turtles nest on Costa Rica's beaches during our carefully timed departures.
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