A tiny introduced gecko can live close to buildings and gardens.
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.
Central American Eyelash Pitviper
Raised scales above the eyes give this venomous branch-dwelling snake its name.











