Wildlife & Nature

Costa Rica is no doubt one of the most biodiverse countries on Earth. With an area of only 19,729 mi², this small country inhabits over 500,000 species, representing about 6% of the planet’s biodiversity. However, only about 18% of it is known, so there are about 91,000 identified species in Costa Rica.

Costa Rica is home to many wonders – amazing cities, volcanoes, tropical rainforests, and beautiful beaches all found in this Central American country. However, one of the most unique and outstanding features in Costa Rica is its wildlife. The country is home to a wide variety of exotic birds and animals, many of which are not found anywhere in the world.

The southern humpback whales, which begin to be seen from August to October , come from as far away as Antarctica, we are talking about one of the longest migrations of animals on the planet. In the tropics, these humpback whales do not eat, and survive completely from the fat reserves they have accumulated. Humpback whales grow up to 17 meters long and can weigh up to 43,500 kg. They are found in the oceans throughout the world, and spend half of the year feeding on cold, nutrient-rich waters, then migrating to warm, tropical waters to mate with the humpback whales of the northern and southern hemispheres. The humpbacks of the north, who visit us between January and March, come from as far away as California.