At Santa Lucía, every image tells a story—moments of rainforest wonder, hidden waterfalls, and wildlife encounters captured in time. Our gallery is more than pictures; it’s a window into the magic of Uvita’s wild heart, inviting you to relive nature’s spirit and create memories that last forever.
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Eyelash Viper (Bothriechis schlegelii) – Golden Morph
Brilliant golden Eyelash Viper, a venomous arboreal pit viper known for its “eyelash” scales and stealthy hunting in tropical forests.
Perla Verde Waterfall
This beautiful waterfall is the first destination or our Santa Lucía Falls Waterfall Trek Tour
Mushroom-tongued Salamander resting on a leaf in the humid tropical forest at night.
Red-Eyed Tree Frogs in Amplexus
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.
Oophaga pumilio – Strawberry Poison Dart Frog
A tiny yet vividly colored amphibian, the strawberry poison dart frog is easily recognized by its bright red body and contrasting green limbs.
Central American Mantis (Stagmomantis sp.)
Native to Costa Rica, this mantis raises its forelegs and spreads its raptorial arms in a defensive stance.
Psarocolius montezuma (Montezuma Oropendola)
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.
Agalychnis spurrelli (Gladiator Tree Frog)
Known for their striking sexual dimorphism, males can turn bright yellow during breeding season, while females remain brown with bold patterns.
Family Lunch at Santa Lucía Falls
Sharing good food and great moments surrounded by nature.
Keel-billed Toucan (Ramphastos sulfuratus)
A striking tropical bird known for its vividly colored bill, native to Central and South American rainforests.
Brown Basilisk (Basiliscus vittatus) – Nighttime Rest
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.
Thalurania colombica (Violet-crowned Woodnymph)
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.
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Agalychnis callidryas (Red-eyed Tree Frog)
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.
