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Explore South Pacific

Costa Rica’s South Pacific region brings together rainforest, mountain communities and remarkable coastal landscapes. Uvita, the Osa Peninsula and the Golfo Dulce invite discovery of the connections between forests, rivers and sea. Look closer with Pico and Tati, ask questions and show care by respecting local communities and leaving nature undisturbed.

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White Hawk

A pale forest raptor that watches patiently for prey.

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Black Guan

A dark mountain-forest bird with a blue face and red eyes.

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Great Curassow

A large forest bird with a curled crest and contrasting male and female plumage.

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Acorn Woodpecker

A striking woodpecker linked to oak woodland and acorn food stores.

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Roseate Spoonbill

A pink wading bird that sweeps a spoon-shaped bill through shallow water.

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Sunbittern

A streamside bird whose patterned wings reveal a hidden surprise.

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Scarlet Macaw

Red, yellow and blue wings brighten Costa Rica’s Pacific forests.

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Great Tinamou

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

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Pacific Sailfish in Sunlit Waters-3

Pacific Sailfish

A very tall sail-like first dorsal fin.

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Blue Marlin in Sunlit Pacific Waters-4

Blue Marlin

A long spear-shaped bill.

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Black Marlin in Sunlit Pacific Waters-5

Black Marlin

Rigid pectoral fins that do not fold flat against the body.

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Striped Marlin Beneath Sunbeams-6

Striped Marlin

A long bill and streamlined body.

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