Yellow spots brighten the dark body of a secretive forest lizard.
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.
Central American Indigo Snake
A powerful-looking snake may darken from a lighter front to a black tail.
Central American Eyelash Pitviper
Raised scales above the eyes give this venomous branch-dwelling snake its name.
