Welcome to the Costa Rica Visitor Center - Rainforests
The rainforests of Costa Rica offer a unique and amazing ecosystem that comprises the most bio-diverse area on the planet. Conservation, protection and respect have allowed this natural treasure to thrive. The rainforests of Costa Rica are truly magnificent. Towering trees and swinging monkeys are a couple of the priceless sights you will see when you visit.
Rainforests
By percentage, no country on earth has more rainforest! More than a quarter of Costa Rica’s total land area hosts either national parks, biological reserves or wildlife refuges. Unlike many countries that are blessed with this great natural treasure, Costa Rica recognizes the infinite value of its rainforests and all that they offer. The jungles and rainforests of Costa Rica are home to the most colorful and exotic flora and fauna on the planet. With over 15,000 species of plants and trees alone, the rainforests of Costa Rica are the most bio-diverse ecosystems on earth. Costa Rica is an epicenter for ecotourism and nature adventures. The jungles are lush and green all year and the most pristine and undisturbed on the planet. In the rainforests one will find mix of reptiles, amphibians, insects, mammals,
What is there to do in the rainforests of Costa Rica?
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fish and birds. Costa Rica’s jungles can be primarily identified as three distinct groups: rainforests, cloud forests and topical dry forests.
The rainforests are the most common of the three. They are characterized by their lush and dense forestation and enormous annual rainfall. The cloud forests of Costa Rica are majestic. They host many of the exciting animals that characterize Costa Rica: toucans, leopards, and bull frogs. Rainforests can be found in the southwest of the country as well as in the Atlantic lowlands, with giant trees and twisting vines that create a mysterious and enchanting environment. The cloud forests of Costa Rica cover the high slopes of volcanoes and mountains all across the country, these pristine ecosystems with dense fogs and thick growth of bromeliads, mosses and ferns, offer tourists unforgettable opportunities to hike or canopy tour. The North Pacific coast of Costa Rica harbors tracks of tropical dry forests. While not as diverse as the rainforests, they are home to many unique and exciting species of plants animals making for an incredible ecosystem all of its own. Among the most productive ecosystems in the world, Costa Rica’s Rain forests have created truly unique habitats that have a micro-climate all their own. One day you can be canoeing down the watery forest of the Tortuguero National Park, and on another day you can be trekking the pretty Manuel Antonio National Park with its gorgeous beaches. Visit the Corcovado National Park to glimpse the last remaining stretch of tropical primary lowland rainforests or tour the Monteverde Cloud Forest for a completely distinct hiking experience.
