Wildlife Tours in Costa Rica

Wildlife tours in Costa Rica are an easy route to enjoying good views of some of the world’s most iconic species. This is because the country is a manageable size that allows you to visit many different habitats in just one trip. Costa Rica may well be a small territory, but it packs a mighty punch, being considered as possessing the highest density of biodiversity of any country in the world.

Costa Rica is home to more than 500,000 species and its protected land comprises 29 national parks, 19 wildlife refuges, eight biological reserves, and a series of other safeguarded areas. It is an ideal holiday choice for birdwatchers as it has nearly 900 species, including the magnificent Replendent Quetzel. The reason it is such a birding paradise is the diversity of its avian habitats. In Costa Rica, rainforest, mangrove swamps, arid areas, cloud forest, unpolluted river valleys, coastal regions and more are within easy reach of each other. Plus, it is on a major flyway through the Americas and attracts thousands of visiting birds in the migration seasons.

Wildlife holidays in Costa Rica are more than just amazing birds, of course. This is the place to see Two- and Three-toed Sloths, Tapirs, Jaguars, Ocelots and Giant Anteaters. Its reptile tally is compelling, with several species of iguanas and basilisks as well as American Crocodiles. Its coral reefs abound with marine animals, including several species of sea turtles.

Costa Rica’s approach to conservation of the environment and animal species has led to it become a top ecotourism destination. Thanks to the Government’s decision in the 1980s to invest in the country’s natural resources, forest cover has increased from just 21 per cent of the land surface to more than 50 per cent. Around its coasts, fishing is now strictly controlled and mangrove degradation has been curtailed. All of this makes it a destination of choice for the ecotourist.

View Tours below to learn more about the amazing wildlife trips available in Costa Rica before contacting a local wildlife specialist to book your next wildlife holiday.

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