Costa Rica’s unique natural environment unfurls into a breathtaking panorama of landscapes: from smoldering volcanoes to heavily forested mountains, from lonely beaches to torrential rivers.
The thick vegetation of the tropical rainforests offers food and protection for many animals and is in fact the very basis of their existence. Numerous species make their habitat in the lush green of this highly complex ecosystem.
Costa Rica has approximately 850 bird species. It is easy for visitors to spot large and colorful birds, such as hawks, pelicans, toucans and of course the noisy parrots. Monkeys, wild pigs, armadillos and sloths are some of the most frequently seen mammals. The country also has a large population of iguanas, crocodiles and many kinds of lizards. One of the most fascinating wonders of nature is the breeding of the sea turtles (Ostional).
A popular hobby here in Costa Rica is photography. Photographers are certain to catch impressive shots of animals and natural phenomenon at every turn; it’s easy with such biodiversity at your doorstep.
