Costa Rica’s Critters & Creatures
Due to the warm climate in Costa Rica, it is the home of a wide variety of mammals, birds, reptiles, anphibians and interesting insects. Animal lovers are able to see for example: monkeys, sloths, iguanas, and even parrots of many different varieties in their natural habitat. Bird watchers have a chance to view over eight hundred different species of birds in the wild, including toucans, macaws, and hummingbirds, as well as the gorgeous Quetzal, one of the most beautiful birds of the world. Entomologists have over thirty five thousand insects to get a close up view of. For those who love lizards, snakes and other reptiles, including the most fascinating tree frogs, Costa Rica has them too!
Costa Rica wildlife tours have become very popular, and can be enjoyed in all parts of the country. The best viewing time for the animals is early morning and early evening. AAA Tour would be happy to help you find and choose wildlife hikes and wildlife reserve boat tours to add to your Costa Rica custom tour package so that you get a great oppurtunity to see Costa Rica’s amazing wildlife.
Over 25% of Costa Rica is protected by National parks or wildlife preserves public and private. AAA Tour is a Costa Rica tour operator that will take you bird watching, reserve night walks to spot tree frogs and other nocturnal animals, or even on a safari boat trip along the jungle shores of a wildlife reserve area to spot reptiles, waterbirds, monkeys and more.