Brown-throated Sloth resting high in the canopy, blending with the lush tropical foliage.

Perhaps the most famous frog of Costa Rica. 

Pair of red-eyed tree frogs (Agalychnis callidryas) in amplexus on a white leaf in a tropical forest, with the male clasping the female for reproduction.

A tiny yet vividly colored amphibian, the strawberry poison dart frog is easily recognized by its bright red body and contrasting green limbs.

Native to Costa Rica, this mantis raises its forelegs and spreads its raptorial arms in a defensive stance.

With its dark brown plumage, bright orange bill, and striking yellow tail, the Montezuma Oropendola is one of the most iconic birds of Costa Rica. It builds long, hanging nests in colonies high in the trees, and its call is a mix of metallic and bubbling notes that echo through the rainforest.

Known for their striking sexual dimorphism, males can turn bright yellow during breeding season, while females remain brown with bold patterns. 

Sharing good food and great moments surrounded by nature.

A cryptic forest lizard often mistaken for a chameleon, this species blends into the vegetation with its casque-shaped head and still posture, making it a true master of camouflage in Costa Rica’s rainforests.

A jewel of the rainforest, this hummingbird displays shimmering emerald-green feathers and a violet crown that sparkles in the light. Constantly in motion, it hovers gracefully among flowers, feeding on nectar while fiercely defending its territory—even against bees, as seen here.

Rainforest wildlife photographed during the Santa Lucía Falls Night Hike in Uvita.

Known for its bright red eyes, vibrant green body, and orange toes, this nocturnal frog is a symbol of Costa Rica’s tropical forests. By day it hides under leaves, blending perfectly with the greenery, and by night it becomes active, feeding and calling in the humid rainforest environment.

Fried tilapia with yucca and vegetables: a traditional Costa Rican dish full of flavor and color, served after the waterfall trek.