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Explore Central Valley

The Central Valley is home to Costa Rica’s capital and many neighboring towns, with farming landscapes and mountains beyond the urban centers. Discover museums, markets and local traditions alongside the natural world. Discover the stories shared by local people, support their work and help keep community spaces and natural surroundings clean.

Barva

Barva Volcano

A forested volcanic summit hides a peaceful crater lake in the clouds.

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Costa Rica’s Green Spiny Lizard-8

Green Spiny Lizard

A rough-scaled lizard of cooler upland environments.

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Central American Coral Snake

A venomous coral snake with complete colored rings.

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Virginia-Opossum

Virginia Opossum

Despite its name, the Virginia opossum’s native range reaches Costa Rica.

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Cacomistle

Cacomistle

A cacomistle’s long ringed tail is a memorable clue.

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Long-tailed Weasel

A long-tailed weasel has a narrow flexible body that helps it move through cover and investigate small spaces.

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White-faced Capuchin

A social monkey with a pale face, shoulders and chest.

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Puma

A long-tailed, unspotted wild cat that uses many forest types.

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Orange-fronted Parakeet

An agile green parakeet with an orange forehead and long pointed tail.

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Long-tailed Manakin

A small forest bird famous for coordinated courtship displays.

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Keel-billed Toucan

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

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Mantled Howler in Costa Rican Canopy-6

Mantled Howler Monkey

A mostly dark coat with a lighter mantle along the sides.

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