Tiny in comparison to its sister regions to the north and south, Central America covers just 0.1% of the world's surface, yet it contains an unparalleled level of biodiversity.
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Map of Costa Rica
Costa Rica always features highly on the lists of top birdwatching destinations, and rightly so, with over 850 species of birds recorded in a country that is only about twice the size of Wales. The compact size of Costa Rica is one of its real advantages – in a relatively short time you can travel from the dense tropical forests of the Corcovado National Park, spotting chestnut-mandibled toucans and scarlet macaws, to the highland cloudforests to see trogons and hummingbirds.
For the avid birdwatcher, San Gerardo de Dota, a small hamlet nestled to the south east of San Jose, comes highly recommended by our Central America specialists. Visitors wandering the trails of Los Quetzales National Park, a newly-created national park which covers 5,000 hectares of rainforest and precious ecosystems, will be rewarded with sightings of colourful woodpeckers, flycatchers and the beautiful resplendent quetzal.
Read more about visiting Costa Rica or select an itinerary below to find out more about booking a tailor-made holiday with Audley.
14 days from £1,995pp
Visit Costa Rica's most well-known highlights including Tortuguero, Arenal and Monteverde cloud-forest.
15 days from £2,915pp
For such a small country, Costa Rica is home to an astonishing variety of birdlife, and has rightly earned its world renown as a key destination for birding and wildlife enthusiasts. This two week trip staying in well appointed birding lodges explores four key habitats in lesser visited regions to maximise bird-watching opportunities.
18 days from £4,900pp
Combine two of Latin America's ecological gems with a trip to the Galapagos Islands and time exploring pristine Costa Rica, culminating with a few days relaxing on the beach.
17 days from £4,650pp
Travel at a relaxed pace staying in top-end, unique, eco-properties enabling you to experience both the hot spots and hideaways of this wonderful country.
20 days from £4,995pp
A great overview of the main highlights of Panama and Costa Rica. The trip combines cities, pristine tropical islands, indigenous communities and active volcanoes.