Know Before You Go
Whether you're preparing for your upcoming Costa Rica adventure or just want to learn more about the wildlife-rich jungles and beaches of this lush country, we've got you covered. We've rounded up an array of useful resources, from wildlife guides and packing tips to compelling first-hand accounts written by Nat Hab travelers and staff.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Have questions about Costa Rica? We've got answers! We've compiled a list of our most frequently asked questions about wildlife, climate, accommodations, transportation and much more.
Wildlife Guide
Wildlife Guide
From toucans and tree frogs and to sloths and spider monkeys, learn about the incredible array of biodiversity you'll see on a Costa Rica adventure!
Photography Tips
Photography Tips
Check out our pro tips for photographing Costa Rica's wildlife and natural jewels in these essential articles on our Natural Photographer blog.
Costa Rica Wildlife Trivia
Costa Rica Wildlife Trivia
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.
Wilderness Explorer Weather & Climate
Wilderness Explorer Weather & Climate
Find out monthly temperatures and average precipitation from Costa Rica's Pacific Coast to the Talamanca Mountains, so you'll be prepared for any weather in store!
Packing List
Packing List
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.
Travel Stories & Articles
Traveler Story: Costa Rica Wilderness Explorer
Traveler Story: Costa Rica Wilderness Explorer
—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)...
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)...
Seabound Baby Turtles in Costa Rica
Seabound Baby Turtles in Costa Rica
—By Natural Habitat Adventures
While exploring the wilderness of Costa Rica, a small group of nature travelers enjoyed the wondrous experience of being surrounded by Pacific green sea turtle hatchlings making their way to the ocean for the first time...
While exploring the wilderness of Costa Rica, a small group of nature travelers enjoyed the wondrous experience of being surrounded by Pacific green sea turtle hatchlings making their way to the ocean for the first time...
Top 7 Moments of the Natural Vida en Costa Rica
Top 7 Moments of the Natural Vida en Costa Rica
—By Jennafer Bonello
We had the opportunity to explore the mangroves of the Sierpe River by private river boat. While floating down the river, we experienced the many incredible sights, sounds and smells of the vast ecosystem...
We had the opportunity to explore the mangroves of the Sierpe River by private river boat. While floating down the river, we experienced the many incredible sights, sounds and smells of the vast ecosystem...
Five Highlights from Costa Rica
Five Highlights from Costa Rica
—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...
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...
11 Wild Reasons to Visit Costa Rica (in Photos)
11 Wild Reasons to Visit Costa Rica (in Photos)
—By Abby Wadley
We saw so many baby squirrel monkeys on the grounds around the Tiskita Jungle Lodge, near the Panama border in Southwestern Costa Rica. This mama and baby were on the roof of the main...
We saw so many baby squirrel monkeys on the grounds around the Tiskita Jungle Lodge, near the Panama border in Southwestern Costa Rica. This mama and baby were on the roof of the main...
