A dramatic helmet-shaped head rises above a perfectly still forest lizard.
Explore Northern Plains
Costa Rica’s Northern Plains connect rural communities with rivers, forests and the wider Arenal landscape. Places such as La Fortuna, Guatuso and Los Chiles offer different ways to learn about life shaped by water and land. Explore with curiosity, learn from local people and help care for the landscapes and traditions that make this place special.
Yellow-marked Dwarf Gecko
A tiny forest-floor gecko shows how much wildlife can fit beneath a single leaf.
O’Shaughnessy’s Galliwasp
Short legs and a long smooth body help this forest lizard move through cover.
