Costa Rica Wilderness Explorer

Have questions about Costa Rica? We've got answers! We've compiled a list of our most frequently asked questions about wildlife, climate and much more.

From toucans and tree frogs to sloths and spider monkeys, learn about the incredible array of biodiversity you'll see on a Costa Rica adventure!

Take our quiz to put your knowledge to the test, then share it with friends to see who knows the most about the wildlife of Costa Rica.

From Costa Rica's Pacific Coast to the Talamanca Mountains, here is a month-by-month breakdown of temperatures and rainfall, so you'll be prepared for any weather in store!

We’ve made a comprehensive list of all the clothing and gear you’ll want to pack so you'll be well prepared for your Costa Rica adventure.

—By Rachel Foster, Development Officer, Annual Giving, WWF
As many in the conservation space know, Costa Rica has long been hailed as a conservation success story, and my recent trip to this Central American paradise only served to underscore that fact. From its lush rainforests to its stunning beaches, Costa Rica is a nature lover’s dream come true.

—By Cathy Brown
Four new species of frogs were recently found by scientists around the world and we’re here to celebrate them for Save the Frogs Day!

—By WWF
This is the story of Hector Wiliams Solano, a farmer helping to change how we protect these naturally wild places we are so lucky to be a part of.

—By Michelle Peters
Despite the challenges today’s world faces, Planet Earth is the gift that keeps on giving. That’s good news for scientists who relish the rush of discovery, as some think there are approximately 8.7 million species left to be found.

—By Jack Boeve & Noah Patterson, WWF
Costa Rica's natural beauty was spectacular, but its people and the “Pura Vida” lifestyle are something that we will never forget.

—By Samantha Miller
Costa Rica is a spectacular place for bird watchers and photographers. This region has ecosystems and habitats that support some of the world’s most vibrant bird populations.

—By Michelle Peters
Above a cloak of the misty rainforest, mountains soar up above the clouds.

—By Cathy Brown
To start you daydreaming about your next nature getaway, we’ve compiled eight of our favorite rainforest destinations.

—By Megan Brief
Established in 2017 by Rainforest Partnership, World Rainforest Day recognizes forests as one of the most powerful and cost-effective climate change mitigation tools we have.

—By Megan Brief
Recognizing that the long-term coexistence of humanity and wildlife requires a sustainable balance, Ecuador's President announced the creation of the Hermandad Marine Reserve, a migratory superhighway that connects the Galapagos Marine Reserve to protected Costa Rican waters.

—By Brad Nahill, President, SEE Turtles
By becoming one of SEE Turtles’ first Gold Sponsors of our new Sustainable Travel Sponsorship program, Nat Hab is supporting our efforts to reduce plastic waste in sea turtle habitats around the world.

—By Nat Hab
Many travelers return home with stunning pictures of their Central American adventures, and we’re sharing some of our favorite shots of birds and sloths.

—By D. Taliaferro
In the jungle after dark, we encountered an armadillo and followed tree frog calls, spotting several with gorgeous colors. Marco showed us a mud bank with a motmot nest (a 2-foot-long tunnel)...

—Jonathan Cass
Of all the animals we had a possibility of seeing on this trip, the one I was looking forward to the most was a sloth. Two-toed, three-toed—I didn’t care —I just wanted the chance to see one out in the wild. Fortunately, on our first full day...