| Home to some of the most diverse wildlife on | | | | species found here as well, more than 35,000 |
| the planet, Costa Rica is a photographer's | | | | different insect varieties have also been |
| delight. Offering an incredible wealth of | | | | seen in Costa Rica. The dazzling Morpho |
| picture perfect locations, this tiny Central | | | | butterfly, the Rhinoceros Beetle and the |
| American nation is considered by many to be a | | | | Lantern Fly are just some of the many insects |
| "living Eden." A great place to capture | | | | that can be seen throughout the country. The |
| nature in action all around you, Costa Rica | | | | deadly Poison-dart Frogs, the lethal |
| has on display not just a wealth of dramatic | | | | Fer-de-lance Snakes, and the bright-green |
| landscapes, but some of the most rare and | | | | Basilisk Lizards are a few of the many |
| endangered plants and mammals in the world to | | | | amphibians and reptiles that can be spotted |
| photograph. | | | | in Costa Rica as well. |
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| With photo ops a plenty, it is a good idea to | | | | If you are looking for some turtle or whale |
| get a first-rate camera while on vacation | | | | watching opportunities, you will find plenty |
| here, as you will be treated to some truly | | | | of locations on either coast of the country. |
| special moments worth preserving. The | | | | The Tortuguero National Park in Limon and the |
| fantastic fireworks display of the majestic | | | | Parque Nacional Marino Ballena in Guanacaste |
| Arenal Volcano, the incredible cloud canopy | | | | are great places to see these wonderful |
| of the Monteverde Cloud Forest, the pristine | | | | creatures breeding or just swimming around. |
| rugged natural beauty of the Osa Peninsula | | | | In the rainforests not only will you find |
| and Corcovado National Park, and the | | | | plenty of monkeys to look at, but you will |
| mesmerizing oceanic views of the Golfo de | | | | also come across sloths, anteaters, |
| Papagayo, all make for some truly stunning | | | | peccaries, tapirs, jaguars and ocelots as |
| photos. | | | | well. |
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| If you are an avid birdwatcher, you can also | | | | With so much to see, it is no wonder then |
| get some wonderful pictures of the stunning | | | | that Costa Rica is such an amazing place to |
| Scarlet Macaw, the resplendent Quetzal, the | | | | travel to. The lush rainforests, the stunning |
| magnificent Frigatebird and the Violet | | | | beaches, the active volcanoes, the roaring |
| Sabrewing as they fly by in huge numbers. | | | | rivers and water falls, the superb surfing |
| Home to more than 850 species of birds, Costa | | | | and the breathtaking national parks and |
| Rica also plays host to rare birds like the | | | | nature reserves, all make this tiny country |
| Roseate Spoonbill, the King Vulture, the | | | | definitely worth visiting. Whether you stay |
| Northern Jacana, the Purple-throated Mountain | | | | in the cosmopolitan city of San Jose or tour |
| Gem, the Collared Aracari and the | | | | the surrounding countryside, know that |
| Three-wattled Bellbird. | | | | whatever you do you are in for an |
| | | | extraordinary vacation. |
| With over 10% of the world's butterfly | | | | |