Costa Rica is the jewel of Central America special. He has a reputation as an oasis of calm among its turbulent neighbors, but there's more to Costa Rica for a stable status quo. country's natural attractions, wildlife and reputation for enlightened conservation draw tourists from around the world. Successive governments have made a real effort to preserve the country's image as a haven for ecotourism, Costa Rica is one of the best places to experience the tropics naturally and with minimal impact.
Costa Rica is internationally known for being incredibly high biodiversity throughout its tropical forests.There are tropical mammals such as monkeys, sloths, tapirs and wild cats as well as an amazing assortment of insects and other animals. There are many birds - see below. With 25% of the country is national parks and protected areas, there are still many places you can go see abundant wildlife and lush vegetation of the country. As everywhere, the further away the beaten track, the better your chances of seeing a wide variety of flora and fauna. There is so much biodiversity in Costa Rica, not only because it is a land bridge between North and South America, but also because the terrain is so varied and there are weather moving into the Pacific and Atlantic / Caribbean.
Corcovado National Park is home to tapirs, big cats and monkeys, four species of Costa Rica: the white-headed capuchin, howler involved, Geoffroy's spider monkey and the Central American squirrel monkey. This region is known for its abundance of wildlife. You can be sure to see many animals along the many miles of mountain trails. Reserve Monteverde Cloud Forest, you will see over 800 species of birds, 100 species of mammals and 2,000 species of plants, including orchids, we climb the mountain and hiking trails. In addition, you can go spelunking in the caves of deer or horse or bird watching in many other protected areas in Costa Rica.
