Latin America
Nat Hab has spent more than 30 years scouting Costa Rica’s Pacific and Caribbean coastlines, rain forests, cloud forests, national parks and wildlife refuges for nature encounters off the standard tourist track.
Nature & Wildlife
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) defines world heritage as “our legacy from the past, what we live with today, and what we pass on to future generations. Our cultural and natural heritage are both irreplaceable sources of life and inspiration.”
Nature & Wildlife
Searching for “fall color” is a favorite pastime here in the Midwest where I live. And that’s right up my alley, as I love trees. That’s why in autumn, I particularly think of forests.
Videos
Last week, here in the Midwest in mid-March, I spotted my first robin of the year. My mother used to say that seeing a robin was a sure sign that spring couldn’t be far behind. We now know that such a notion isn’t exactly accurate.
News & More
With the New Year approaching, travel media outlets such as Lonely Planet, Fodor’s and National Geographic have been curating lists of the best places to go in 2019. Several of Nat Hab’s destinations have been highlighted, from Bhutan’s mystic mountains to Zimbabwe’s wildlife-rich floodplains.
Conservation
Some scientists, such as American biologist, naturalist, theorist and author E. O. Wilson, say that a majority of wild species will go extinct if humans don’t set aside at least 50 percent of the Earth in conservation areas.
Videos
Close your eyes and picture a vivid green, lush rain forest that’s teeming with life. If I asked you where you imagined you were, your answer would probably be something like the Amazon or Costa Rica. But not too long ago—geologically speaking—your reply could have been the Arctic.
Nature Photography
Every Friday, we choose our favorite photo of the week from our Wildlife Photo of the Day website. This week we selected a quetzal in Costa Rica. Photographer Ling Yoong saw this breathtaking bird while walking through the cloud forest of Cerro de la Muerte. Have you taken some amazing wildlife photos during your travels?
Latin America
WWF’s Keith Arnold joined a group of travelers on a Natural Habitat Adventures trip to witness Costa Rica’s stunning biodiversity. During his trip, he was able to capture photos of the abundant wildlife that the country has to offer.
Nature Photography
Every Friday, we choose our favorite photo of the week from our Wildlife Photo of the Day website. This week we chose a moment out of Costa Rica. Photographer Marianna Armata found a group of small glass butterflies gathered around a piece of fermented fruit at the Butterfly Conservatory.
Latin America
Jonathan Cass, Manager of Peer to Peer Funding at WWF, joined a group of travelers on the Natural Jewels of Costa Rica trip. Here are the five biggest highlights from his nature escape to Costa Rica.
Travel Tales
“Natural Habitat Adventures developed an excellent, custom Costa Rica itinerary for a March Spring Break trip with my teenage nieces. We took many parts of the Family Costa Rica Adventure and added two days in Tortuguero National Park. The Saturday-to-Saturday agenda included visits to three beautiful lodges.
