Natural trips in Costa Rica

Visiting Costa Rica can be a unmatched experience as long as you get all the necessary information. Located in Central America, Costa Rica offers a plethora of plant and animal life that makes it one of the most wanted places to be, mostly if you are a naturalist

The small country of Costa Rica embraces 5% of the biodiversity on earth, the country also has the most stunning range of wild wildlife. It means that the number of wildlife species per 10,000 sq km here is 615, which is a proof of the magnificent natural grandeur that Costa Rica has to offer. Over 25% of the country is protected for environmental reasons, Costa Rica has a total of 26 protected areas, 20 national parks, 9 natural reservations, 8 wildlife refuges, 7 wildlife sanctuaries and 1 archaeological monument, making it one of the most diverse

The most frequent animals are the birds, Costa Rica holds approximately 900 species of birds, more than what is found in any one of the continents. Costa Rica also holds almost 260 mammal species, almost 65,000 insect species, almost 180 species of frogs and toads, 235 species of snakes and lizards and almost 135 sweet water fish and almost 700 saltwater fishes. The Costa Rican Tour agencies feature great trips to the most visited protected areas such as Tortuguero National Park, Braulio Carrillo National Park and others. Obtaining information about Costa Rica is as easy as turning your computer on, there are many of sites in where you can find all the necessary information about vacationing in Costa Rica as well as other functional tips.

Everyone who has traveled in the tropics looking for wildlife can tell you that you don't need to venture far to experience Costa Rica natural wonders. You can find all variety of creatures from insects with weird forms, moths that imitate wasps, to the colossal Caligo memnon butterfly whose gigantic open wings look like the wide-eye face of an owl, and the motted bark colored lantern fly. With patience you can also observe other animals such as monkeys, iguanas, quetzals, and sloths. But there’s also a series of other animals including felines like pumas and other wildcats