Best known for
Resplendent quetzals, scarlet macaws, cloud forests and an astonishing density of wildlife
The range
From the Caribbean lowlands to cloud-forest peaks and the rainforests of the Osa Peninsula
Why it's special
Around 5% of the world's species on 0.03% of its land — a global model of conservation
How to travel
Small, safe and well-organised — easy to combine many habitats in one trip
Overview
A pocket-sized wildlife superpower — quetzals and macaws, cloud forests and rainforests, and more biodiversity per acre than almost anywhere on earth.
Where to go
Destinations in Costa Rica
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Caribbean lowland rainforest · Costa Rica
Sarapiquí
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Volcano & rainforest · Costa Rica
Arenal
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Wetland & waterbirds · Costa Rica
Caño Negro
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Highland cloud forest · Costa Rica
Savegre Valley
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Scarlet macaw forest · Costa Rica
Carara National Park
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River boat safari · Costa Rica
Tarcoles
Where to go
Journeys through Costa Rica
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10 Days · 9 Nights
Bird Photography Classic
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4 Days · 3 Nights
Bird Photography
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6 Days · 5 Nights
Hummingbirds & Macro
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8 Days · 7 Nights
Quetzals & Cloud Forests
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12 Days · 11 Nights
Ultimate Birding
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14 Days · 13 Nights
Complete Wildlife
When to come — honestly
When to go
December – April
Best
The dry season — easiest travel and reliable wildlife across most regions.
May – November
Good
The green season — lush and quiet, with afternoon rains and superb birding.
Year-round
Good
A year-round wildlife destination; the dry season is the classic window.
Travel to Costa Rica
Private, tailor-made journeys across Costa Rica, designed around you and timed around the wildlife.
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