Witness the miracle of life! 🐢 Our top naturalist guide, Marco, captured this incredible video of baby turtles making their first journey to the sea in Punta Banco, Costa Rica. Nature is truly amazing! #puntabanco #costarica #turtlehatching #natureisamazing #wildlifephotographer
Happy Monday! What a way to start the week with this stunning reminder of nature's power! This amazing arribada—when thousands of sea turtles come ashore to lay their eggs—took place last December in Costa Rica. This is unusual, as arribadas are less common during that month. We're so thrilled some of our guests were able to experience this unforgettable event. #HappyMonday #Arribada #SeaTurtles #CostaRica #Wildlife #Nature #Travel #Ecotourism #Conservation #TurtleNesting
Happy Friday everyone! 🎉 Check out this incredible footage of a mother tapir and her adorable calf spotted by some of our lucky guests a few days ago! 🤩
Tapirs are truly fascinating creatures and play an important role in Costa Rica's ecosystems. Here are a few cool facts:
Ancient Lineage: Tapirs are considered "living fossils" because they've changed very little over millions of years. They're related to horses and rhinoceroses!
Keystone Species: As herbivores, they help disperse seeds through their droppings, contributing to forest regeneration.
Unique Snout: Their prehensile snout is incredibly versatile, used for grabbing leaves, fruits, and other vegetation.
Vulnerable Status: Sadly, tapir populations are threatened by habitat loss and hunting. Seeing them in the wild is a special privilege.
We hope you enjoy this heartwarming video! Let us know what you think in the comments! 👇
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Happy Friday! Enjoying whale season in Costa Rica! Just a few days ago, some of our guests had an incredible whale watching experience, including a sighting of a baby calf. Nature never ceases to amaze us!
Endemic birds are species found exclusively within a limited geographic area. The cordilleras of Costa Rica, including its towering volcanoes and the Talamanca Mountain range, which extends into western Panama, are home to an extraordinary diversity of avian life. More than 50 bird species found here are endemic, meaning they occur nowhere else on Earth. One such captivating endemic is the Fiery-throated hummingbird. Often spotted in El Cerro, this dazzling bird frequents feeders and plays a vital role in pollinating a variety of plants, including epiphytes, shrubs, members of the heath family (Ericaceae), and bromeliads. Males are particularly energetic and territorial, frequently seen defending patches of flowers with aggressive displays. Other famous endemics birds of the high mountains in Costa Rica and W. Panama are Northern Emerald Toucanet, Talamanca Hummingbird, White-throated Mountain-gem, Volcano Hummingbird, Sulfur-winged Parakeet, Silvery-fronted Tapaculo, Yellow-winged Vireo, Black-and-yellow Silky-flycatcher, Long-tailed Silky-flycatcher, Ochraceous Wren, Black-billed Nightingale-Thrush, Golden-browed Chlorophonia, Volcano Junco, Wrenthrush, Flame-throated Warbler, Black-cheeked Warbler, Collared Redstart, Spangle-cheeked Tanager, Slaty Flowerpiercer and many others! Contact us to help you find some of these endemics and other wildlife jewels of Costa Rica! Leo Chaves and his brother Sergio recently saw 25 regional endemic species on two mornings at Paraiso del Quetzal Lodge. Video by L. Chaves.
Recently we celebrated World Ocean Day, and we'd like to share this amazing video about Golfo Dulce, one of our favorite spots in Costa Rica!
Recently we celebrated World Ocean Day, and we'd like to share this amazing video about Golfo Dulce, one of our favorite spots in Costa Rica!
The Bellbird.
A unique member of the Cotinga family is the Three-Wattled Bellbird. Males of these striking birds boast three unique, "worm-like wattles" that dangle from their beaks. Bellbirds have an impressive song that resonates through the forest canopy, audible for over a kilometer! Four distinct Bellbird dialects are found in Central America: one in Nicaragua, another in Panama, and then the Talamanca and Monteverde dialects in Costa Rica. This video captures the "Monteverde" dialect, recorded by our expert Naturalist Guide, Esterling Alfaro. Listen to the "Bonk" followed by several whistles. With a keen eye and a touch of luck, you might glimpse these elusive Bellbirds through the journey in Costa Rica's protected areas.
Immerse yourself in the natural jewels of the South Pacific in Costa Rica! From January to March, you can witness humpback whales at this biodiversity hotspot. With a touch of luck and the expertise of our knowledgeable guides and boat captains, our nature trip yesterday was rewarded with a memorable encounter in the remote Golfo Dulce. Watch nature as our naturalist guide, Jimmy Tosso captured this breathtaking video!
Monkey Around and Celebrate: A Day Dedicated to Our Primate Pals!
Swing into the fun of Monkey Day, an unofficial international holiday held annually on December 14th! This playful day was born in 2000, hope you enjoy the video of a baby howler monkey taken recently in Guanacaste.
We're always thrilled to see a White-faced Monkey scampering through the park trails! These fascinating primates are common residents of Manuel Antonio National Park. It's crucial to remember not to touch or feed the monkeys for their safety and ours. Maintaining a safe distance is the best practice with any wild animal. Our naturalist guide, Marco Fallas, captured this video of a playful encounter on his recent tour.
The American Kingfisher.
The American Pygmy Kingfisher, measuring a mere 13 cm (5 inches) in length and weighing less than 18 grams (0.6 ounces), is the smallest kingfisher in the New World. Its diminutive size is comparable to that of a warbler. These tiny birds favor the tranquil environs of woodland streams and mangrove waterways, where they actively pursue their prey of small fish and aquatic insects. Their distribution encompasses the lowlands on both slopes of Costa Rica, where they can be spotted perched on branches, intently scanning the water below for their next meal. Jose Solera took this video at Pierella Gardens in Sarapiquí lowlands. Enjoy!
Last week, our naturalist guide Marco and local guide Randall, while leading our guests along Corozalito Beach near Punta Islita – found a nest of Olive Ridley turtles on the verge of hatching!! This thrilling event is still part of sea turtle nesting season on Ostional, Camaronal, and Corozalito beaches in Guanacaste province. The emergence of these baby Ridley turtles is a remarkable event, as the females are drawn back to the same beach where they were born, a phenomenon known as geomagnetic imprinting. Studies suggest that sea turtles can detect the Earth's magnetic field, using it as a navigational compass to guide them back to their natal beaches. We sincerely thank Marco Fallas and Jose Solera for sharing this awe-inspiring experience. Their commitment to conservation and passion for sharing these remarkable moments with others is appreciated.
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