Wildlifeof Costa Rica
Wildlife in La Selva & Sarapiqui
Heredia
The Sarapiqui lowlands hold some of the richest bird and frog watching in the country. La Selva Biological Station has a network of trails through primary forest, and nearby river trips and reserves add great green macaws, toucans, trogons, motmots and poison dart frogs.
Highlights
- Great green macaw country
- Strawberry poison dart frogs on the forest floor
- Toucans, trogons and motmots
Top wildlife targets
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Quick answers
- What wildlife can you see in La Selva & Sarapiqui?
- Top wildlife targets in La Selva & Sarapiqui include Great Green Macaw, Keel-billed Toucan, Yellow-throated Toucan, Collared Aracari, Slaty-tailed Trogon, Rufous Motmot, Strawberry Poison Dart Frog, Red-eyed Tree Frog, Terciopelo, Brown-throated Three-toed Sloth and White-faced Capuchin. Highlights: Great green macaw country.
- Where is La Selva & Sarapiqui?
- La Selva & Sarapiqui is in Heredia, Costa Rica (about 10.43°, -84.01°).
- What are the highlights of La Selva & Sarapiqui?
- Great green macaw country, Strawberry poison dart frogs on the forest floor and Toucans, trogons and motmots.