Costa Rica animals guide. Find out about the native species, and where to go to see the animals of Costa Rica.
The Reserva Biologica Carara in Costa Rica, which lies between Orotina and San Jose, is nestled in the River Grande de Tarcoles river basin. The 4,700 hectare (11,600 acre or 18 square mile) reserve is located in both Costa Rica’s Pacific Rainforest and the neutral zone where the tropical dry forests begin. With terrain ranging from volcanic and sedimentary hills that reach as high as 634 meters above sea level, to rolling lowlands, the reserve offers scenic views and varied habitats perfect for enjoying the flora and fauna.
Tamarindo is located on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica in the province of Guanacaste. Tamarindo is often the first stop for travelers to Guanacaste because of its close proximity to the new international airport in Liberia. The town is a great place for backpackers and luxury travelers alike. Tamarindo is a rapidly growing place complete with 5 star dining, accommodations, and activities as well as budget friendly hostels and white, sandy beaches. Aside from swimming, sun bathing, and other water activities there are a variety of entertainment options in Tamarindo. Whether you seek adventure, leisure, or relaxation. The options are endless in Tamarindo.
La Paz Waterfall Gardens - 1 hour North of San Jose

If you are stuck in San Jose you may find yourself bored very quickly. Short of some night clubs and a ton of museums, there isn’t much to do in the city. If you have an entire day to kill, I would suggest looking into a trip to the La Paz Waterfall Gardens. The Waterfall Gardens are filled with animals, great views, hiking, and tons of waterfalls.
Chauita National Park is nestled along the southern Caribbean coast in the town of tourist attracting town of Chauita. With having a reputation of being the most admirable beach in Costa Rica, Chauita National Park, established in 1978, offers various species of coral, fish, mollusks, and crustaceans. Its qualities are sure to attract anyone with love for the ocean.
Being the ecological hot spot that Costa Rica is, there is no shortage of amazing things to see and do. In fact, the only real problem with Costa Rica is that there is too much to see and do. Short of backpacking around the country for several months, there is almost no way to see everything Costa Rica has to offer. For this very reason, many travelers look to organized tours to help them maximize their time abroad. The Costa Rica Explorer Tour is one such tour.