Costa Rica is home to some 175 species of amphibians, most of which are frogs. You will be both surprised and impressed by the variety and beauty of these tiny creatures.
La Paz Waterfall
La Paz waterfall, or Catarata de La Paz in Spanish, truly lives up to its name. Paz means peace, so it is Waterfall of Peace. When you see and hear the water cascading forcefully over the cliff…
Arenal Hot Springs
If you are looking to soak in relaxing and therapeutic volcano heated waters, also referred to as “hot springs”, then Arenal and La Fortuna in Costa Rica are one place you definitely should consider checking out. Arenal is an active volcano and is situated by the town of La Fortuna. Both are located in the… More
Scenes from Arenal
Arenal volcano is located just outside of the town of La Fortuna. Once you leave the town towards Arenal along a long winding road lined with hotels, resorts and spas, you can see the impressive size of this mighty volcano from almost anywhere. These photos were taken in and around the Arenal National Park.
Birds of Costa Rica: Ochraceous Wren
The Ochraceous Wren, Troglodytes ochraceus, is a small songbird of the wren family. It is an endemic resident breeding species in Costa Rica and eastern Panama. This little guy was photographed in Palmares, Costa Rica, while shielding itself from tropical rain shower.
Birds of Costa Rica: Crimson-collared Tanager
The Crimson-collared Tanager, Ramphocelus sanguinolentus, is a rather small Central American songbird. It was first described by the French naturalist René-Primevère Lesson in 1831, its specific epithet from the Latin adjective sanguinolentus, “bloodied”, referring to its red plumage. These photos were taken in the La Fortuna/Arenal area.
Birds of Costa Rica: Rufous-collared Sparrow
This bird was photographed in La Fortuna/Arenal, Costa Rica, area. The Rufous-collared Sparrow, Zonotrichia capensis, is an American sparrow found in a wide range of habitats, often near humans, from the extreme southeast of Mexico to Tierra del Fuego, and on the island of Hispaniola. It is famous for its diverse vocalizations which have been… More
Birds of Costa Rica: Mangrove Swallow
The Mangrove Swallow, Tachycineta albilinea, is a passerine bird that breeds in coastal regions from Mexico through Central America to Panama. It is non-migratory, but may make seasonal movements. These photos were taken in Palmares, Costa Rica. Here you can see the bird taking advantage of the rain to bathe itself.
