It's astonishing how many different animal species we saw in such a short time in Costa Rica. All in the wild; often in mundane places and unexpected situations. You can tell that the wildlife here is well protected and can live without worry. Pura Vida!

Costa Rica is a paradise for animal watching. So many different species that are relatively easy to spot.

Minca. A small town in the middle of the jungle, yet only an hour's drive from the coast. It's not just the natural beauty that's appealing, but also the somewhat more pleasant nighttime temperatures of just over 20 degrees Celsius.