September 22, 2018

Colorful Creatures You Want to See in Costa Rica

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From hanging sloths to hungry howler monkeys, Costa Rica is full of amazing wildlife

With its tropical forests home to countless species of wildlife to its active excursions by riverboat, zip line, and nature walks on hanging bridges, Costa Rica is brimming with adventure! Two of our WT adventurers recently set out on our Costa Rica Wildlife journey in Monteverde Cloud Forest, Arenal Volcano National Park, and Tortuguero National Park, and came back with some fantastic photos of its unique wildlife. Enjoy!

Three individuals crossing a narrow suspension bridge surrounded by lush green trees in Costa Rica. The person in the foreground smiles and turns back, while the others face forward. The scene is teeming with life, almost as if colorful creatures could pop out from the foliage any moment.

Scanning the treetops for colorful and camouflaged wildlife.

A large iguana with a textured, scaly body and prominent spines on its back stands amidst lush green foliage, embodying the vibrant essence of Costa Rica's colorful creatures.

A male iguana giving us the stare down

A dark-feathered bird with a red eye stands on a tree branch surrounded by green leaves against a blue sky, illustrating the vibrant allure of Costa Rica’s colorful creatures.

Black guan

A green hummingbird perches on a green stem near vibrant purple flowers against a blurred green background, showcasing the colorful creatures of Costa Rica.

White-bellied mountain gem hummingbird

A yellow butterfly with dark spots is perched on a small, vibrant pink flower against a green blurred background, showcasing one of Costa Rica's colorful creatures.

Orange sulphur butterfly

A black howler monkey is sitting on a tree branch in Costa Rica, holding green leaves and looking towards the camera.

Howler monkey

A colorful creature with dark red and black plumage and a yellow beak stands among the green foliage with water droplets, evoking the vibrant beauty of Costa Rica.

Jacana bird

A bird with outstretched wings perches on a rock in the middle of a pond, surrounded by green foliage, showcasing the vibrant beauty typical of Costa Rica's colorful creatures.

An anhinga basking in the sun

A sloth hangs from a tree branch, surrounded by green leaves, blending seamlessly into the vibrant ecosystem of Costa Rica—the home of many colorful creatures.

Three-toed sloth

A two-toed sloth hangs upside down from a tree branch in the dense forest of Costa Rica, surrounded by green leaves.

Two-toed sloth

Two people sit in Adirondack chairs on a sandy beach in Costa Rica, enjoying drinks, with a thatched-roof hut and lush greenery in the background. This slice of paradise offers not just relaxation but also encounters with colorful creatures unique to Costa Rica.

Enjoying some quality beach time at sunrise after our Costa Rica Wildlife adventure.

—Photos by 4-time WT adventurer, Spencer Sias, Costa Rica Wildlife.