Wildlife Refuge

Costa Rica’s wildlife refuges, such as Ostional, Gandoca-Manzanillo, Caño Negro and Curú. Learn what each refuge protects, from nesting sea turtles to wetland birds, and how to visit.

Animals | Geography | Islands | Marine Animals | National Parks | Wildlife Refuge

Natural History of Cocos Island

One of the biggest lures for visitors at the Cocos Island for explorers, divers, biologists and sailors is its rich biodiversity. The Island’s much…
Biological Reserves | National Parks | Wildlife Refuge

Best National Parks in the Northern Zone

Arenal Volcano National Park Arenal Volcano National park provides an excellent stage for exited birders as it is home to the different species of…
Wildlife Refuge

Costa Rica Wildlife

Wildlife of Costa Rica includes all biologically occurring animals, plants and fungi that exist in this Central American country. Costa Rica is populated with…
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…
Bird Watching | Canopy Tours | Hiking | Private Reserves | Wildlife Refuge

The Rainmaker Aerial Walkway: Costa Rica’s First Aerial Canopy Tour

If you want to experience the panoramic views of Costa Rica’s vast vegetation in an entirely different level, then the Rainmaker Aerial Walkway is…
Bird Watching | Birds | Protected Zones | Wildlife Refuge

Zoo Ave: Bird Watching at its Best

Quetzals, macaws, peacocks, toucans, parrots, owls, you name it–Zoo Ave has it. Known as one of the two zoos in the entire world…
Rafting | Rivers | Wildlife Refuge

Whitewater Rafting on the Pacuare River

If you think you’ve done the finest whitewater rafting of your life, wait till you do whitewater rafting on the Pacuare River. This adventure…
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…
Biological Reserves | National Parks | Volcanos | Wildlife Refuge

Irazu Volcano: Costa Rica’s Tallest Volcano

Known as Costa Rica’s tallest active volcano, Irazu Volcano stands at 11,260 feet. Compared to the Arenal Volcano–the country’s most active volcano, it’s been…
Biological Reserves | Marine Animals | National Parks | Wildlife Refuge

Cahuita National Park: Enjoying Costa Rica–Caribbean Style

The Caribbean has always been famous for its white, sandy beaches and tall coconut trees and Cahuita National Park in the Caribbean coastline of…