Thursday, September 8, 2016

What are the best places in Costa Rica to see animals?

What are the best places in Costa Rica to see animals?

Costa Rica has several ecosystems and each is very unique and special.Though Costa Rica is a small country, it contains a surprising 5% of the world’s biodiversity. To preserve this natural resource, about 25% of Costa Rica’s territory is protected as national parks and other nature reserves. 
Throughout the country you can see animals, but sometimes it may be difficult if you are not used to the behavior of some animals; hence the importance of having a naturalist guide with your family.
Some Options when looking for wildlife:

Taking a boat tour

Consider taking a boat and a guide, the river sides are excellent places to see wildlife, including monkeys, toucans, sloths, plants, basilisks.

Visiting national parks or reserves

The best time to see wild life is in the morning or afternoon depending on the weather around 4:30 pm.

VolcanPoas is perfect for landscape photos and to see the main crater, but take into account weather conditions. You can visit if you are on your way to Arenal Volcano.


Carara National Park:

Three toed sloth Pura Vida,Costa Rica.
Three toed Sloth taking a nap
Pura Vida,Costa Rica.
It is located in the central Pacific; which it is a good place for seeing macaws
Hotels:
Some hotels and lodges have beautiful gardens and open areas that makes it perfect for a walk in the morning with their children. Some even have naturalist guides with scopes to see animals more closely.
In la Fortuna- Arenal volcano area there is a reforestation project called eco-danauswhich is 3 hectares in size. It is ideal for young children who cannot walk much; and you could see sloths, poison dart frogs, lizards, butterflies and many birds.