Reptiles & Amphibians

Costa Rica’s reptiles and amphibians, including sea turtles, crocodiles, iguanas, snakes, poison dart frogs and tree frogs. Each guide covers identification, habitat, behavior and where they are commonly seen.

Animals | Reptiles & Amphibians

Caimans

Common Name: Caimans Type: Reptile Family: Alligatoridae Range: The Caimans are found throughout the Central U.S. and South America and Costa Rica from marches…
Biological Reserves | Guanacaste Province | Northwest | Nosara | Sea Turtles | Wildlife Refuge | Wildlife Tours

Ostional Wildlife Refuge

The Ostional Wildlife Refuge is world-famous for being the biggest nesting ground of mainly olive ridley turtles as well as leatherback and pacific green…
Animals | Bird Watching | Reptiles & Amphibians | Rivers

The Tarcoles River of Costa Rica

The Tarcoles River may be known as the country’s dirtiest and most polluted basin but it is ironically considered as one of Costa Rica’s…
Biological Reserves | Bird Watching | Birds | Insects | Mammals | Reptiles & Amphibians | Wildlife Refuge

Osa Peninsula: Nature’s Pride in Costa Rica

Known to have one of the tallest rainforests in the world, the Osa Peninsula is also popular for having the single largest expanse of…