Dark saddle-shaped blotches cross the back of a large-eyed snake.
Explore Central Pacific
Costa Rica’s Central Pacific region connects beach communities with forest and river landscapes. Jacó, Quepos and Manuel Antonio offer different ways to explore the meeting of land and ocean. Look closer with Pico and Tati, ask questions and show care by respecting local communities and leaving nature undisturbed.
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.
