Timing is everything in wildlife photography, and Costa Rica offers two very different shooting seasons that each bring their own rewards. After years of photographing here, I have learned that the best time depends entirely on what you want to shoot and how you feel about rain. See also our Sierpe and Drake Bay, Costa…
Carara National Park sits at the crossroads of Costa Rica dry Pacific north and the humid southern Pacific forest. That geographic quirk is exactly why it one of the most productive wildlife photography destinations in the country. I have been visiting Carara for over fifteen years, and it remains one of the few places where…
The Rio Tarcoles drains a large watershed on Costa Rica’s Pacific slope and empties into the Gulf of Nicoya near the boundary of Carara National Park. For wildlife photographers, it’s one of the most reliable and accessible field locations in the country. I’ve photographed along this river more times than I can count, and it…
The Scarlet Macaw (Ara macao) is the bird that puts Costa Rica on the international birding map. For the single best location to photograph macaws in flight with crocodiles below, the Rio Tarcoles photography guide covers the bridge crossing and boat-based options on Costa Rica’s most accessible wildlife river. Bright red, yellow, and blue from…
The Keel-billed Toucan (Ramphastos sulfuratus) is one of Costa Rica’s most recognizable birds. With its oversized, rainbow-colored bill, it looks like something a child would draw if given free rein with a crayon box. I’ve been photographing these birds for over a decade in Costa Rica, and they never stop surprising me. See also our…
Learn how to photograph birds in flight in Costa Rica. Practical guide covering camera settings, panning technique, best species and locations for flight photography practice.
Complete photography guide to La Paz Waterfall Gardens, Costa Rica. Butterfly photography, waterfall photography, hummingbird feeding stations, toucan sanctuary, and practical logistics.
Complete travel and photography guide to Playa Ocotal, Guanacaste, Costa Rica. Seabirds, fishing boats, sunset photography, and nearby wildlife locations.
Complete guide to photographing the Magnificent Frigatebird (Fregata magnificens) in Costa Rica. Best Pacific coast locations, seasons, flight photography tips, and birding tours.
Learn where to find and photograph the American Pygmy Kingfisher (Chloroceryle aenea) in Costa Rica. Complete guide to habitat, behavior, best locations, and photography tips.