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Wildlife & NatureWhere to See Sloths in Costa Rica With KidsSloths are easier to find than you'd think, if you know where to stand and when to go. Six spots that work…Wildlife & NatureCosta Rica Wildlife Guide: Month-by-Month Calendar for Every SpeciesWedged between North and South America, Costa Rica acts as a biological bridge where the fauna of two great continents converged millions…Wildlife & NatureUnderstanding the Hunting Ban in Costa RicaIf you're thinking about hunting during a trip to Costa Rica, the short answer is no—it's off-limits for visitors. The country ended…Wildlife & NatureSpotting White-Faced Monkeys in Costa RicaWhite-faced monkeys, or capuchins as locals often call them, stand out in Costa Rica's forests. These small primates move through the trees…Wildlife & NatureGuapinol Tree in Costa Rica: Uses, Growth, and ConservationIf you've hiked through Costa Rica's Pacific forests, you might have spotted a massive tree with a straight trunk and wide crown.…Wildlife & NatureWhy Costa Rica Is One of the Best Places for Wildlife WatchingWhy Costa Rica Stands Out as a Top Spot for Wildlife Watching Costa Rica packs a lot into its small size. It…Wildlife & NatureVisiting Costa Rica’s Wetlands: Mangroves to MarshesPhoto: Steven Hodel Costa Rica’s wetlands are a testament to the country’s incredible biodiversity. From tangled mangrove swamps along the coast to…Wildlife & NatureMorpho Butterfly: Costa Rica’s Blue IconCosta Rica’s biodiversity is a global standout, and the Morpho butterfly is one of its most iconic residents. Named a national symbol…Wildlife & NatureCosta Rica Humpback Whale Watching: Top Spots and TipsSeeing humpback whales in their natural habitat is a bucket-list experience, and Costa Rica offers one of the best places in the…Wildlife & NatureToucans in Costa Rica: All 6 Species and Where to See ThemSeeing a toucan is high on most visitors’ Costa Rica wish lists, and it’s one of the easier wildlife goals to hit.…Wildlife & NatureThe Guanacaste Tree: Costa Rica’s National SymbolThe Guanacaste tree, Costa Rica’s national tree, stands tall across the country’s landscapes, casting shade with its massive, hemispherical canopy. Known scientifically…Wildlife & NatureCosta Rica’s Top Sea Turtle Nesting Site: Ostional’s Turtle ArribadaCosta Rica’s beaches are a haven for sea turtles, and Ostional on the Nicoya Peninsula stands out as the top spot to…Wildlife & NatureYigüirro: Costa Rica’s National Bird, the Clay-Colored ThrushCosta Rica’s national bird, the Yigüirro, or clay-colored thrush (Turdus grayi), holds a special place in the nation’s culture. This bird, with…Wildlife & NatureGuide to Strawberry Poison Dart Frogs in Costa RicaWhile hiking through Costa Rica’s rainforests, you might spot a small frog with bright red skin and black polka dots: the strawberry…Wildlife & NatureGuaria Morada: The National Flower of Costa RicaThe guaria morada (Guarianthe skinneri, formerly Cattleya skinneri) is Costa Rica’s national flower, a purple orchid that blooms from January to April…Wildlife & NatureFer-de-Lance Facts: Costa Rica’s Most Infamous SnakePicture this: I’m trekking through Carara National Park, camera in hand, chasing shots of vibrant birds and curious monkeys, when my friend…Wildlife & NatureComplete Guide to Sea Turtle Nesting Sites in Costa RicaCosta Rica is one of the best places in the world to watch sea turtles nest. Five species come ashore here: olive…Wildlife & NatureSloths in Costa Rica: Where to Find Them and Why They’re So LovableCosta Rica’s rainforests and rich ecosystems host an incredible variety of wildlife, with sloths stealing the spotlight as one of its most…Wildlife & NatureBirding in Costa Rica: A Guide To Where and When to GoPicture this: you’re ankle-deep in a misty cloud forest, binoculars glued to your face, when a Resplendent Quetzal—its iridescent green tail streaming…Wildlife & NatureQuetzals in Costa Rica: A Guide to Discovering This Stunning BirdThe resplendent quetzal is Costa Rica’s most sought-after bird: a shimmering green cloud-forest trogon with a crimson belly and, in males, tail…Wildlife & Nature9 Iconic Animals You Can See in Costa RicaCosta Rica isn’t just beaches and volcanoes—it’s one of the best places in the Americas to see wildlife up close. With national…Wildlife & NatureThe Elusive Jaguars of Costa RicaDeep in Costa Rica's dense rainforests roams one of the most majestic yet endangered creatures on Earth - the jaguar. These big…Wildlife & NatureCosta Rica’s Capybara: Tips and Facts About World’s Largest RodentOf all the exotic wildlife in Costa Rica, one of the most endearing and unique is the capybara. The largest living rodent…Wildlife & NatureHow to Photograph Hummingbirds in Costa RicaHummingbirds are incredible birds in general but to see and photograph hummingbirds in Costa Rica should be on any photographers buck list!…