Wildlife

With so many forests, jungles, and national parks, it's no surprise that Costa Rica has such a diverse animal population. Costa Rica is home to a diverse range of animals, including colorful macaws, howling monkeys, two and three-toed sloths, poisonous dart frogs, jumping spiders, nesting sea turtles, singing Humpback whales, majestic quetzales, and frightening American crocodiles, constricting snakes, and stealthy wild cats. This is absolutely one of the things to know before traveling to Costa Rica.

If you are lucky enough, you will view various species that you have never seen before, some of which were unexpectedly near to us. However, if you are serious about photography, you should seriously consider carrying a telephoto lens to capture beautiful moment of wildlife. That's how excellent the photo chances are. A Canon RF 100-500mm lens fitted on a Canon EOS R6 should suffice.

If you believe you'll still need the extra reach, bring a telephoto extender along with you. Those who aren't interested in photography should carry at least a pair of travel binoculars (particularly if they aren't taking guided tours). For wildlife watching, all local guides bring their trusty telescope, but it's important to remember that you'll have to share it with the rest of the party (often not that small as you wished).