Situated in Central America and bordered by Nicaragua to the north, Panama to the southeast, the Pacific Ocean to the west, the Caribbean Sea to the east, and Ecuador to the south of Cocos Island, Costa Rica is home to a rich variety of plants and animals. While the country has only about 0.1% of the world's landmass, it contains 5% of the world's biodiversity.

For casual birders and serious enthusiasts alike, Costa Rica offers some of the best birding of Central America.

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Costa Rica Field Guide

Cahuita National Park

Manuel Antonio National Park

Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve

Tortuguero National Park

Osa Peninsula

Panama

Bocas del Toro Archipelago