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Explore Caribbean

Costa Rica’s Caribbean region brings together coastal communities, rainforest and winding waterways. From Tortuguero to Cahuita and Puerto Viejo, discover wildlife alongside Afro-Caribbean and Indigenous cultural heritage. Explore at a thoughtful pace, respect local guidance and discover how small choices can care for both community and nature.

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Black-faced Solitaire

A cloud-forest singer often heard before it is seen.

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Black-crowned Night-Heron

A compact heron whose feeding day often begins at dusk.

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Keel-billed Toucan

A rainbow-colored bill stands out against dark plumage and a yellow throat.

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Great Tinamou

A camouflaged forest-floor bird with a far-carrying whistle.

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Yellowfin Tuna in Pacific Waters-2

Yellowfin Tuna

A streamlined, torpedo-shaped body.

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Indio Desnudo Copper Bark Tree in Costa RIca

Indio Desnudo

A tree whose warm-colored bark invites a closer look.

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Red Mangrove at Tamarindo Estuary-3

Red Mangrove

Follow the shape of the roots where land meets tidal water.

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Brown Pelican on the Pacific Shore-5

Brown Pelican

A long bill with a pouch beneath the lower jaw.

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Leatherback Turtle in Pacific Blue Waters-8

Leatherback Sea Turtle

A dark, leathery back rather than large hard shell plates.

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Beach Morning Glory by the Shore-10

Beach Morning Glory

Creeping stems extending across beach sand.

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American Crocodile by the Estuary-7

American Crocodile

A long snout and narrow head.

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