Discover the amazing and varied wildlife in Costa Rica, including caiman, snakes, monkeys, butterflies, over 850 species of birds and the elusive jaguar.
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Central America
Admire the views across Lake Arenal.
The sleepy hamlet of San Gerado de Dota is about three hours south of San José and famous amongst the world’s birdwatching community.
The cloudforest reserves in the highlands of Costa Rica are one of the best places for birders. Lush with thick foliage, they are a haven for hundreds of species of birds, insects and butterflies. However, it is the Arenal volcano that generally surpasses all expectations, delivering daily eruptions of molten lava that are not only visually stunning but also strikingly loud.
The town of Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui lies two hours northeast of San José, but it's the surrounding area that is of most interest to the traveller. Not only is it a superb place for the wildlife and nature enthusiast, but it's also less-visited than Tortuguero or Monteverde.
One of Costa Rica’s most culturally diverse regions, the Caribbean coast has influences that range from Hispanic and Miskito Indian to Afro-Caribbean. There are some beautiful beaches and coral reefs to be found around Cahuita but the main attraction is the Tortuguero National Park.
The Osa Peninsula is one of Costa Rica’s most unique and remote areas - tucked away in the south-west it is much less accessible than other parts of the country, which only adds to its appeal. The biological diversity in the area is huge, much of it protected since 1975 as the Corcovado National Park.