Wildlife Spotting, Gardens, and Exhibits

Browse our Costa Rica blogs to learn everything you need to know about gardens, wildlife exhibits, and wildlife-spotting in Costa Rica, including where to see wildlife in Costa Rica and why you should experience the activity.

How, When, And Where To See Sloths In Costa Rica (15+ Spots)

Everything you need to know about sloths in Costa Rica, including where to see sloths, how to increase your chances of seeing sloths, and when you should visit.

Alajuela, Cahuita, Costa Rica Photography, Drake Bay, Jaco, La Fortuna (Arenal), Manuel Antonio (Quepos), Matapalo (Northern Pacific), Matapalo (Osa Peninsula), Monteverde (Santa Elena), Playas del Coco, Poasito (Vera Blanca), Puerto Jimenez, Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Santa Ana, Turrialba, Wildlife Spotting, Gardens, and Exhibits

Mistico Park or Sky Walk/Adventures: Which Arenal Hanging Bridges Are The Best?

Looking for the best Arenal hanging bridges? We compare and contrast the Mistico Park bridges and the Arenal Sky Walk bridges.

Aerial Trams, Hanging Bridges (Suspension Bridges), La Fortuna (Arenal), National Parks, Hiking, and Walking, Volcanoes, Waterfalls, What To Do In Costa Rica, Where To Go In Costa Rica, Wildlife Spotting, Gardens, and Exhibits, Ziplining (Canopy Tours)

Learn About Moon Costa Rica, Our Costa Rica Guidebook Published By Moon Travel Guides!

Our Costa Rica guidebook, Moon Costa Rica, is full of tips, recommendations, photos, maps, and itineraries. Learn more!

Accommodation Recommendations, Aerial Trams, Airport Information, Alajuela, Atenas, Bagaces, Bahia Salinas, Bajos del Toro, Beaches, Bijagua, Biking, Brasilito (Playa Conchal), Budget-Friendly Tips, Cahuita, Cano Negro, Canyoneering, Canyoning, and Rappelling, Car Rentals, Caribbean Beaches, Carrillo, Cartago, Central Pacific Beaches, City Exploration, Costa Rica Itinerary Planning, Costa Rica Photography, Costa Rica Questions and Answers, Costa Rican Culture, DIY Costa Rica, Dolphin Watching, Dominical, Drake Bay, Driving Directions, El Castillo, Escazu, Extras, Featured Front Page, Flights to/from Costa Rica, Food and Drink, Free Discount Codes For Costa Rica Hotels, Car Rentals, and Shuttle Services, Gluten-Free, Golfito, Grecia, Guanacaste / Northern Pacific Beaches, Hanging Bridges (Suspension Bridges), Heredia, Herradura, Hot Springs, How To Choose A Costa Rica Accommodation, How To Save Money In Costa Rica, Internet, Technology, and Electronic Devices, Introductory Costa Rica Trip Planning Resources, Jaco, La Fortuna (Arenal), Las Catalinas, Liberia, Limon, Malpais, Mangroves, Manuel Antonio (Quepos), Manzanillo, Matapalo (Northern Pacific), Matapalo (Osa Peninsula), Monteverde (Santa Elena), Montezuma, Moon Costa Rica (2019), National Parks, Hiking, and Walking, Nicoya Peninsula Beaches, Nosara, Nuevo Arenal, Ojochal, Orosi, Osa Peninsula Beaches, Our Donation Project, Packing and Travel Prep, Papagayo, Pavones, Plantations (Food Tours), Playa Flamingo, Playa Grande, Playa Hermosa (Central Pacific), Playa Hermosa (Guanacaste), Playa Junquillal, Playa Negra (Guanacaste), Playas del Coco, Poasito (Vera Blanca), Potrero, Puerto Jimenez, Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Punta Uva, Puntarenas, Recipes, Rincon de la Vieja, Safety and Practicalities, Sailing, Samara, San Gerardo de Dota, San Isidro de El General, San Jose, San Ramon, San Vito, Santa Ana, Santa Teresa, Sarchi, Saving Money In Costa Rica, Shopping and Souvenirs, Sierpe, Siquirres, Snorkeling, Spanish Language, Spending Money In Costa Rica, Tamarindo, Tambor, Tilaran, Tortuguero, Tour Transportation, Transportation In Costa Rica, Turrialba, Uvita (Bahia), Vegetarian and Vegan, Volcanoes, Waterfalls, Weather Information, What To Do In Costa Rica, Where To Go In Costa Rica, Where To Stay In Costa Rica, White Water Rafting, Wildlife Spotting, Gardens, and Exhibits, Zarcero, Ziplining (Canopy Tours)

Photos Of Costa Rica Trail Maps

Browse our photo galleries to view free Costa Rica trail maps for national parks, reserves, waterfalls, and other areas of interest!

Alajuela, Bagaces, Bijagua, Cahuita, Cano Negro, Cartago, Dominical, Drake Bay, El Castillo, Hanging Bridges (Suspension Bridges), Herradura, Jaco, La Fortuna (Arenal), Manuel Antonio (Quepos), Monteverde (Santa Elena), National Parks, Hiking, and Walking, Playas del Coco, Poasito (Vera Blanca), Puerto Jimenez, Rincon de la Vieja, San Jose, Sierpe, Tortuguero, Uvita (Bahia), Volcanoes, Waterfalls, What To Do In Costa Rica, Wildlife Spotting, Gardens, and Exhibits

Costa Rica Wildlife Photography

View our collection of Costa Rica wildlife photography, which features photos of birds, animals, and more taken during our Costa Rica travels!

Costa Rica Photography, Extras, Wildlife Spotting, Gardens, and Exhibits

Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge: Know This Before You Visit

We’ve visited Costa Rica’s Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge several times. Here’s what you need to know to plan your visit, plus free Cano Negro tour discounts!

Cano Negro, La Fortuna (Arenal), National Parks, Hiking, and Walking, What To Do In Costa Rica, Wildlife Spotting, Gardens, and Exhibits

Why The Manuel Antonio National Park Is Different Than Other Costa Rica National Parks

We’ve visited the Manuel Antonio National Park in Costa Rica several times. Here’s everything you need to know, plus free discounts!

Mangroves, Manuel Antonio (Quepos), National Parks, Hiking, and Walking, Wildlife Spotting, Gardens, and Exhibits

Why You Should (And Shouldn’t) Visit The Arenal Volcano National Park

We’ve visited both sectors of the Arenal Volcano National Park in Costa Rica several times. Here’s everything you need to know, plus free Arenal Volcano tour discounts!

La Fortuna (Arenal), National Parks, Hiking, and Walking, Volcanoes, Wildlife Spotting, Gardens, and Exhibits

Selvatura Monteverde: Ziplining, Hanging Bridges, Butterfly / Hummingbird Gardens, And A Reptile / Amphibian Exhibit In The Cloud Forest

We’ve done the Selvatura Monteverde Park hanging bridges and other onsite tours. Here’s what you need to know, plus free savings for each!

Hanging Bridges (Suspension Bridges), Monteverde (Santa Elena), What To Do In Costa Rica, Wildlife Spotting, Gardens, and Exhibits, Ziplining (Canopy Tours)

Arenal Natura Park: Butterflies, Frogs, Snakes, Crocodiles, Turtles, And More In La Fortuna

Planning to visit the Arenal Natura Park in La Fortuna? We describe the various attractions and offer discounts for tours to each!

La Fortuna (Arenal), National Parks, Hiking, and Walking, What To Do In Costa Rica, Wildlife Spotting, Gardens, and Exhibits

30 Popular Things To Do In Costa Rica And Where To Do Them

We detail the 30 most popular things to do in Costa Rica (with photos) and describe the attractions, beaches, cities, and towns that offer them!

Aerial Trams, Alajuela, Bijagua, Biking, Brasilito (Playa Conchal), Cahuita, Canyoneering, Canyoning, and Rappelling, Carrillo, Cartago, City Exploration, Dolphin Watching, Dominical, Drake Bay, Featured, Hanging Bridges (Suspension Bridges), Heredia, Herradura, Hot Springs, Jaco, La Fortuna (Arenal), Las Catalinas, Liberia, Limon, Malpais, Mangroves, Manuel Antonio (Quepos), Monteverde (Santa Elena), Montezuma, National Parks, Hiking, and Walking, Nosara, Papagayo, Plantations (Food Tours), Playa Flamingo, Playa Grande, Playa Hermosa (Central Pacific), Playa Hermosa (Guanacaste), Playas del Coco, Poasito (Vera Blanca), Puerto Jimenez, Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Rincon de la Vieja, Sailing, Samara, San Gerardo de Dota, San Jose, Santa Teresa, Sarchi, Siquirres, Snorkeling, Tamarindo, Tortuguero, Turrialba, Uvita (Bahia), Volcanoes, Waterfalls, What To Do In Costa Rica, White Water Rafting, Wildlife Spotting, Gardens, and Exhibits, Ziplining (Canopy Tours)

5 Things To Do In And Around Alajuela Costa Rica

Have some free time to spend in Alajuela Costa Rica? Our list of the top 5 things to do in Alajuela span volcanoes, waterfalls, wildlife exhibits, and more!

Alajuela, City Exploration, Plantations (Food Tours), Volcanoes, Waterfalls, What To Do In Costa Rica, Where To Go In Costa Rica, Wildlife Spotting, Gardens, and Exhibits

Costa Rica Family Travel: Things To Do In Costa Rica With Kids

Plan to travel to Costa Rica with kids? We outline things to do, discuss min. age limits, and offer free child and student discounts!

Aerial Trams, Alajuela, Atenas, Bagaces, Bahia Salinas, Bajos del Toro, Beaches, Bijagua, Brasilito (Playa Conchal), Cahuita, Cano Negro, Canyoneering, Canyoning, and Rappelling, Caribbean Beaches, Carrillo, Cartago, Central Pacific Beaches, City Exploration, Dolphin Watching, Dominical, Drake Bay, El Castillo, Escazu, Golfito, Grecia, Guanacaste / Northern Pacific Beaches, Hanging Bridges (Suspension Bridges), Heredia, Herradura, Hot Springs, Jaco, La Fortuna (Arenal), Las Catalinas, Liberia, Limon, Malpais, Mangroves, Manuel Antonio (Quepos), Manzanillo, Matapalo (Northern Pacific), Matapalo (Osa Peninsula), Monteverde (Santa Elena), Montezuma, National Parks, Hiking, and Walking, Nicoya Peninsula Beaches, Nosara, Nuevo Arenal, Ojochal, Orosi, Osa Peninsula Beaches, Papagayo, Pavones, Plantations (Food Tours), Playa Flamingo, Playa Grande, Playa Hermosa (Central Pacific), Playa Hermosa (Guanacaste), Playa Junquillal, Playa Negra (Guanacaste), Playas del Coco, Poasito (Vera Blanca), Potrero, Puerto Jimenez, Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Punta Uva, Puntarenas, Rincon de la Vieja, Sailing, Samara, San Gerardo de Dota, San Isidro de El General, San Jose, San Ramon, San Vito, Santa Ana, Santa Teresa, Sarchi, Sierpe, Siquirres, Snorkeling, Tamarindo, Tambor, Tilaran, Tortuguero, Turrialba, Uvita (Bahia), Volcanoes, Waterfalls, What To Do In Costa Rica, White Water Rafting, Wildlife Spotting, Gardens, and Exhibits, Zarcero, Ziplining (Canopy Tours)

Self-Guided Adventures: 20 Things To Do In Costa Rica Without A Guide

Want to participate in an activity in Costa Rica without a guide? We outline which tours allow unguided adventures and which do not. Learn more!

City Exploration, Hanging Bridges (Suspension Bridges), Hot Springs, National Parks, Hiking, and Walking, Waterfalls, What To Do In Costa Rica, Wildlife Spotting, Gardens, and Exhibits

Must-Know Info About La Fortuna Costa Rica From Longtime Residents

Our free La Fortuna city guide covers everything we’ve learned from living in and exploring La Fortuna Costa Rica for years.

Accommodation Recommendations, Aerial Trams, Canyoneering, Canyoning, and Rappelling, City Exploration, Featured, Hanging Bridges (Suspension Bridges), Hot Springs, La Fortuna (Arenal), National Parks, Hiking, and Walking, Volcanoes, Waterfalls, Where To Go In Costa Rica, Where To Stay In Costa Rica, White Water Rafting, Wildlife Spotting, Gardens, and Exhibits, Ziplining (Canopy Tours)

Must-Know Info About Monteverde Costa Rica From Seasoned Visitors

Our free Monteverde city guide (Santa Elena) covers everything we’ve learned from exploring Monteverde Costa Rica for years.

Accommodation Recommendations, Aerial Trams, City Exploration, Featured, Hanging Bridges (Suspension Bridges), Monteverde (Santa Elena), National Parks, Hiking, and Walking, Plantations (Food Tours), Where To Go In Costa Rica, Where To Stay In Costa Rica, Wildlife Spotting, Gardens, and Exhibits, Ziplining (Canopy Tours)

Must-Know Info About Manuel Antonio Costa Rica From Frequent Visitors

Our free Manuel Antonio city guide covers everything we’ve learned from exploring Manuel Antonio Costa Rica for years.

Accommodation Recommendations, Canyoneering, Canyoning, and Rappelling, City Exploration, Dolphin Watching, Mangroves, Manuel Antonio (Quepos), National Parks, Hiking, and Walking, Plantations (Food Tours), Sailing, Snorkeling, Waterfalls, Where To Go In Costa Rica, Where To Stay In Costa Rica, White Water Rafting, Wildlife Spotting, Gardens, and Exhibits, Ziplining (Canopy Tours)

Must-Know Info About Puerto Viejo Costa Rica And The Southern Caribbean Coast

Our free Puerto Viejo de Talamanca city guide covers everything we’ve learned from exploring Puerto Viejo Costa Rica for years.

Accommodation Recommendations, Cahuita, City Exploration, National Parks, Hiking, and Walking, Plantations (Food Tours), Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Snorkeling, Where To Go In Costa Rica, Where To Stay In Costa Rica, White Water Rafting, Wildlife Spotting, Gardens, and Exhibits, Ziplining (Canopy Tours)

Costa Rica Sloths: Meet Rapida, Our Friendly Surprise Houseguest

Love Costa Rica sloths? Meet “Rapida” (photos and video)–the Costa Rican sloth that paid us a surprise visit at home one day. Pura vida!

Extras, Wildlife Spotting, Gardens, and Exhibits