Costa Rica's Magical Animals 🦜🦥

Costa Rica, known for its strong economy and pristine tropical rainforests in Central America, offers a fantastic travel experience. Visiting this country to witness its incredible flora and fauna is a lifelong pursuit for many nature and photography enthusiasts. During my 3-day trip in Costa Rica, I participated in a sloth-watching rainforest hike in Fortuna (2 hours in the afternoon), a rainforest night tour in Monteverde (6 pm to 8 pm), and a visit to the cloud forest in Monteverde (7:30 am, 2 hours). I encountered a variety of amazing creatures, including sloths, hummingbirds, the iconic Central American toucan, lizards, poison dart frogs, and more. However, due to the migration starting in October, I missed the opportunity to see one of the world's most beautiful birds, the resplendent quetzal. I hope to resolve this regret in future visits to Central America. 1️⃣ In Fortuna, I signed up for a tour with Sloth's Territory, which can be joined on-site, with options at 1 pm or 3 pm. Alternatively, you can search on Viator. The tour offers sightings of poison dart frogs and sloths, and sometimes tree frogs as well. 2️⃣ For the Monteverde rainforest night tour, I chose SantaMaria, a well-known local operator. You can book the tour at your hotel for the same day, and I couldn't find it online. The tour starts at 6 pm, and in theory, you can see all the animals, especially toucans. The guides are very experienced and come equipped with high-beam flashlights and telescopes. 3️⃣ The cloud forest tour was found on Viator, and there are plenty of local travel agencies, so you can easily find one upon arrival. It's challenging to spot animals on your own, but the guides are knowledgeable (for example, they informed us about the quetzal migration). They also provide telescopes for a closer look. In addition to regular tours, there are specialized birdwatching groups, but they visit different areas and are significantly more expensive. 📸 My equipment is far from professional; I used a Z7II with a 24-200mm lens, which lacks in image quality, aperture, and focal length. Professionals recommend using a 400mm lens or a 70-200mm f2.8, as light conditions in the rainforest are truly challenging. #Photography #PhotographyInspiration #CostaRica #CostaRicaTravel #OffTheBeatenPathTravel #WildlifePhotography #TropicalRainforest #Travel #HikingAdventure