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Costa Rica Primate Guide: Discover the Four Monkey Species in their Natural Habitats
[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]Greetings, fellow primate aficionados! Are you ready to unravel the vivid landscapes of Costa Rica, diving deep into the habitats that host our...
Scalloped Hammerhead Sharks of Costa Rica: Oceanic Treasures Facing Extinction
[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]A Hammerhead Shark! Yikes! These magnificent beings have a special place in the waters of Costa Rica, particularly around areas like the Cocos Island...
Discover the Baird’s Tapir: Costa Rica’s Elusive Jungle Guardian
[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]The Baird's tapir—Costa Rica's very own jungle mascot. These lumbering and somewhat adorably awkward creatures might not win a beauty contest against...
Swimming with the Whale Sharks in Costa Rica: A Majestic Journey
[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]Costa Rica, a of diverse ecosystems and unparalleled natural beauty, offers a unique and thrilling experience: swimming with whale sharks. These gentle...
Dance of the Blue Morpho
[vc_row][vc_column width="1/4"][vc_column_text]In lands where verdant forests sway, Where nature weaves its vibrant play, A fluttering dream, a sight so rare, The Blue Morpho's wings take to the air. With azure hues, like sapphire skies, These winged wonders...
Unmasking the White-faced Capuchin Monkeys’ Thieving Adventures
[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]The mesmerizing world of "white-faced capuchin monkeys", is known for their antics and mischief. Imagine you're traipsing through the luscious...
Swinging with Kinkajous: A Moonlit Journey in the Rainforest
[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]Adventure seekers and animal lovers! Picture this: nestled in the dense, vibrant tropical rainforests of Central and South America is an enigmatic...
Monkeying Around with a Camera in Costa Rica
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]You're on the verge of an absolutely exhilarating adventure, stepping into the vibrant world of photographing the fascinating primates of Costa Rica....
Difference between two-toed and three-toed sloths
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Equestrian Ballet in Costa Rica: The Vibrant Narrative of Doma Vaquera con Garrocha
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]Certainly, connoisseurs and mere enthusiasts of equine grace will find themselves engrossed in the visual banquet presented through Eugenio Garcia's...
Safeguarding the Sanctuary: Sawfish Breeding in Costa Rica’s Guanacaste Region
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]Sawfish, a distinctive and endangered species of fish, find sanctuary in the Guanacaste Region of Costa Rica, which serves as crucial breeding grounds for these remarkable creatures. With their long, flat snouts adorned...
Red-Eyed Tree Frog Embryos: Nature’s Marvels
[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]Red-eyed tree frog embryos, scientifically known as Agalychnis callidryas, possess a remarkable level of complexity and development even at their...
Celebrating Our Sloths on October 20th
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Costa Rica's Sloth Conservation Foundation (SloCo) was founded in 2016 by sloth researcher Dr. Rebecca Cliffe and is dedicated to saving sloths in the wild. Dr. Cliffe has worked extensively in the field with sloths for...
Unveiling the Elegance of the Blue Morpho Butterfly
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]In the vast tapestry of the natural world, few creatures can match the exquisite allure of the Blue Morpho Butterfly. With its resplendent azure wings, delicate flight, and captivating charm, this winged marvel never...
The Impressive Brahma
[vc_row][vc_column width="1/2" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]The Brahma of Costa Rica are a fascinating breed of cattle known for their size, strength, and adaptability. These magnificent animals have been bred...
I Love Booby Birds – Fascinating Pelagic Birds | Costa Rica
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]Okay, stop giggling. The Booby family is one of my favorite pelagic birds. Pelagic means they spend most of their time at sea. Boobies spend most of...
Bizarre Adventures in the Ferocious Isles
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]Traveling to the Danish Faroe Islands is like a short vacation in an asylum for the criminally insane. Not that this is unexpected considering the...
Pallas’ Long-Tongued Bat: A Fascinating Nectar-Loving Marvel of South and Central America
[vc_row][vc_column width="1/2" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]The Pallas' Long-tongued bat (Glossophaga soricina) is a fascinating mammal native to South and Central America. Its exceptional metabolism and...
Macaws Making a Costa Rican Comeback
Scarlet Macaws Making a Costa Rican Comeback: The Return of a God. Depicted as the fiery god of light, Itzamna, in ancient Mayan legends, the scarlet macaw (Ara macao) is unmistakable. With a wingspan of nearly five feet and a squawk that can’t be ignored, these majestic birds are crowd pleasers that seem to love the attention.
Costa Rica’s Whale-Watching Season: A Dance with Gentle Giants
[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4"][vc_column_text] Costa Rica's Whale-Watching Season: A Dance with Gentle Giants Ah, Costa Rica! A land where verdant jungles meet azure oceans, and the song of exotic birds accompanies the gentle rustling of palm leaves. There's a season...
Tropical Flowers and Hummingbirds
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]You’ve come to the right place if you’re looking to learn all about our tropical flowers and the hummingbirds that visit them. Costa Rica has a diverse range of flowers due to our unique climate, enabled by our location...