A small dark earth snake reminds us that much of forest life stays hidden.
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.
O’Shaughnessy’s Galliwasp
Short legs and a long smooth body help this forest lizard move through cover.
Two-banded False Coral Snake
Paired dark bands make an eye-catching pattern on a slender forest snake.