Costa Rica is rightly famous for its wildlife and a
nature-focused trip to this Central American country is full of
surprises. If you book a Costa Rica wildlife holiday with a dedicated
nature travel company, you'll travel with a small group and expert tour
leaders and guides who will help you get the most out of this fantastic
experience.
Talamanca Mountains
Beginning in the Talamanca Mountains, a Costa Rica wildlife holiday usually starts with an introduction to the country's abundant bird species. The mountains rise high into the clouds and are home to the resplendent cloud forest. Largely unexplored, this region is the habitat of one of the most beautiful birds in the world, the Quetzal. Hummingbirds and Tanagers are also often-spotted inhabitants of the area. You can also keep an eye out for the resident Jaguars and Ocelots that can occasionally be seen roaming the forests.
Piedras Blancas National Park
The Piedras Blancas National Park is a particularly important nature reserve and one often included on the itinerary of a Costa Rica wildlife holiday. The incredible diversity of both flora and fauna in the area is attributed to its ecological makeup, which connects to the lush and verdant Corcovado National Park. This region receives 200 inches of rain every year; it is home to the Rio Esquinas and Rio Piedras river basins, which contribute to the immense fertility that, in turn, produces such an excellent habitat for so many species. Visitors to the park will have the opportunity to embark on night walks in search of frogs and snakes and experience the jungle from the perspective of the nocturnal inhabitants. Animal tracking during the day affords the opportunity to learn more about the region and the species that reside within it.
Corcovado National Park
The real highlight of a Costa Rica wildlife holiday is Corcovado National Park, considered by many to be the jewel in the country's crown. Recognised as one of the most complex freshwater and saltwater ecosystems in the world, the park is home to a quarter of the tree species in the country, as well as 6000 insect species, 140 mammals and close to 400 species of birds. The sheer intensity of wildlife has attracted attention from enthusiasts the world over who come to see Baird's Tapir, Mantled Howler Monkeys and the stunning Costa Rican Scarlet Macaw. There also are anteaters, sloths and Poison-arrow Frogs, and if you're very lucky you may even see a Jaguar, although they do remain very elusive.
Talamanca Mountains
Beginning in the Talamanca Mountains, a Costa Rica wildlife holiday usually starts with an introduction to the country's abundant bird species. The mountains rise high into the clouds and are home to the resplendent cloud forest. Largely unexplored, this region is the habitat of one of the most beautiful birds in the world, the Quetzal. Hummingbirds and Tanagers are also often-spotted inhabitants of the area. You can also keep an eye out for the resident Jaguars and Ocelots that can occasionally be seen roaming the forests.
Piedras Blancas National Park
The Piedras Blancas National Park is a particularly important nature reserve and one often included on the itinerary of a Costa Rica wildlife holiday. The incredible diversity of both flora and fauna in the area is attributed to its ecological makeup, which connects to the lush and verdant Corcovado National Park. This region receives 200 inches of rain every year; it is home to the Rio Esquinas and Rio Piedras river basins, which contribute to the immense fertility that, in turn, produces such an excellent habitat for so many species. Visitors to the park will have the opportunity to embark on night walks in search of frogs and snakes and experience the jungle from the perspective of the nocturnal inhabitants. Animal tracking during the day affords the opportunity to learn more about the region and the species that reside within it.
Corcovado National Park
The real highlight of a Costa Rica wildlife holiday is Corcovado National Park, considered by many to be the jewel in the country's crown. Recognised as one of the most complex freshwater and saltwater ecosystems in the world, the park is home to a quarter of the tree species in the country, as well as 6000 insect species, 140 mammals and close to 400 species of birds. The sheer intensity of wildlife has attracted attention from enthusiasts the world over who come to see Baird's Tapir, Mantled Howler Monkeys and the stunning Costa Rican Scarlet Macaw. There also are anteaters, sloths and Poison-arrow Frogs, and if you're very lucky you may even see a Jaguar, although they do remain very elusive.
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