What to Expect at One of Costa Rica’s Best Marine Reserves If Drake Bay is the gateway to Corcovado’s rainforest, Caño Island Biological Reserve is its underwater counterpart. Located about 45–60 minutes by boat from…
If you’re traveling to the Osa Peninsula, there’s a strong chance one experience sits at the top of your list: Corcovado National Park. Often described as one of the most biologically intense places on Earth,…
Drake Bay sits on the edge of the Osa Peninsula, one of the most biodiverse regions on Earth. It’s remote, boat-accessible, wrapped in rainforest, and serves as a primary gateway to Corcovado National Park. But…
Reaching Drake Bay on the Osa Peninsula is part of the adventure. Unlike beach towns connected by highways, Drake Bay remains deliberately remote — bordered by rainforest, backed by Corcovado National Park, and accessible only…
If you ask Costa Ricans where the country still feels wild, many will point to the Osa Peninsula. And if you want access to that wilderness without giving up comfort entirely, Drake Bay is your…
A Deep Dive into One of Costa Rica’s Most Important Wetland Birding Destinations Costa Rica is a global birding powerhouse. But while Monteverde and Sarapiquí often dominate conversations, serious birdwatchers know that Caño Negro Wildlife…
Is Caño Negro Worth Visiting? When most travelers imagine Costa Rica, they picture volcanoes, waterfalls, rainforest trails, and tropical beaches. Wetlands rarely make the list. However, Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge protects one of the country’s…
Costa Rica is famous for wildlife, but not all wildlife experiences are the same. Two of the country’s most important water-based ecosystems — Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge in the north and Tortuguero National Park on…
A Practical Guide to Reaching Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge from Arenal If you’re staying in La Fortuna near Arenal Volcano and considering a wildlife excursion, a Caño Negro boat tour from La Fortuna is one…
Birdwatching in Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge offers one of the most rewarding wildlife experiences in Costa Rica. While destinations like Arenal Volcano attract visitors with dramatic landscapes and Monteverde draws birders into cloud forests, Caño…