Costa Rica is home to five of the seven species of sea turtles, making it one of the best places to see turtles in the world. If seeing turtles is on your bucket list, then read on to find out where the best places are to see sea turtles in Costa Rica, Costa Rica turtle […]
Costa Rica Wildlife and Nature
Where to See Toucans in Costa Rica
Toucans are one of my favorite birds and Costa Rica is a great place to see them. There are 6 toucans in Costa Rica: Keel-billed toucan, Black-mandibled toucan (Yellow throated), Yellow-eared toucan, Fiery-billed Aracari, Collarred Aracari and Emerald Toucanet. In this post, you’ll find out some toucan facts and the best places to see toucans […]
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 sloths in Costa Rica have become the symbol of the country due to its oh-so-adorable face, snuggly body and very pura vida lifestyle. If it’s your life goal to see one of these precious perezosos during your trip to […]
Costa Rica Birds: Best Places for Bird Watching
Did you know there are over 800 species in Costa Rica? So if you’re a bird lover, Costa Rica is one of the best countries for you to visit. In this post, we will talk about the types of birds to see in Costa Rica, best places for birdwatching in Costa Rica and best birding […]
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. Monkeys in Costa Rica and Where to See Them Costa Rica is home to 4 different […]
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 […]