Everyone knows Costa Rica is known for their spectacular nature and abundant wildlife, but there is one place in the country that outshines the rest of the country. At just 700 square miles in size, the Osa Peninsula holds a whopping 2.5% of the entire world’s biodiversity. Hundreds of species of flora and fauna call […]
Costa Rica Wildlife and Nature
The Four Species of Monkeys in Costa Rica and Where to See Them
Costa Rica: the country with more monkeys than humans. This was on a sign I saw in Manuel Antonio and I couldn’t help but snicker to myself. Not because it was absurd, but because it actually feels 100% true. Costa Rica is home to 4 different species of monkeys: Howler, White Face or Capuchin, Squirrel […]
Amphibians and Reptiles in Costa Rica
Costa Rica has 160 amphibian species and 220 reptilian species, with such a great amount that biologists from all over the world come to study them. Many of them are ancient creatures, such as the crocodiles and turtles that have survived for hundreds of years. Although a lot of visitors are scared of the snakes […]
Arachnids and Insects in Costa Rica – Ants, Scorpions and Spiders Oh My!
It’s a good thing I’ve never been too squeamish about insects before and this weird fascination actually helped me a lot during my transition to Costa Rica. The jungle is very much alive and the many arachnids and insects in Costa Rica are everywhere! There are 4,000 known species of insects in Costa Rica so […]
The Best Places to See Costa Rica Wildlife: Where and When to See Sloths, Monkeys, Whales and More
If you’re a nature lover, you will absolutely love Costa Rica. The country holds 5% of the world’s biodiversity and it is an animal lover’s dream country to visit. Whether you want to go whale watching, see sloths or study insects, Costa Rica has all that and more. You can create a vacation focused on […]
Spotting the Birds of Costa Rica – Over 800 Species to See
Seeing some of the birds of Costa Rica is a must do for every visitor, especially as they’re quite hard to miss! There are an astonishing 812 species flying throughout the country so if you’re a bird lover, Costa Rica is one of the best countries for you to visit. Bird watching is actually pretty […]
Where to See Sloths in Costa Rica: Tips for Spotting Perezosos
If there’s any animal that visitors want to see in Costa Rica, it’s the sloth. The sloth has become the symbol of the country, due to its oh-so-adorable face, snuggly body and very pura vida lifestyle. After the birth of Sloth Kong from Costa Rica’s surprising wins in the 2014 World Cup and the singing […]
