Category: Photography Destinations

Explore Costa Rica’s photography destinations and compare their subjects, conditions, and opportunities.

Oct 08
San Gerardo de Dota Photography Guide

Featured photo: Resplendent quetzal in Los Quetzales National Park by Bernard Gagnon, CC0 1.0. Resized; thumbnails may be cropped. San Gerardo de Dota photography centers on a mountain valley and cloud-forest surroundings. It is a useful base to research for quetzal observation, other highland birds and environmental images. Build the stay around patient outings and […]

Oct 08
Costa Rica Photography Destinations: A Guide to Regions and Areas

Featured photo: Arenal Volcano and Lake Arenal panorama by Kamran Saraf, CC BY 3.0. Resized; thumbnails may be cropped. Costa Rica photography destinations range from cool mountain forests to lowland rainforest, wetlands and dry Pacific landscapes. Choose a route by the subjects and conditions you want to work with, then leave time to revisit places. […]

Oct 08
Best Places for Bird Photography in Costa Rica

Featured photo: Keel-billed toucan in Costa Rica by Andy Morffew, CC BY 2.0. Resized; thumbnails may be cropped. The best places for bird photography in Costa Rica depend on the photographs you want to make. Cloud forest, lowland rainforest and wetlands offer different subjects, light and working conditions. A productive itinerary gives you time to […]