Our favourite wildlife holidays in Central America
Central America’s tropical landscape of volcanic ranges, swampy mangroves and striking beaches is home to seven percent of the world’s biodiversity. Wildlife enthusiasts can go on safari tours, nature trails and underwater dives. Let our Lightfoot Travel experts put together an itinerary that brings you close to the region’s fauna.
Head to Guatemala’s Tikal Nature Reserve and look out for brightly-coloured birds like toucans, screeching monkeys, and even a slinking jaguar hiding amongst the ancient ruins. Over in Belize, you can go bird watching in the forests for parrots, ospreys and red-footed boobies; see baboons at the Crooked Tree Wildlife Sanctuary; and swim with nurse sharks and southern stingrays at Shark Ray Alley.
Stay in a luxury eco-lodge within the dense jungles of Osa Peninsula in Costa Rica and wake up to the call of spider monkeys, scarlet macaws and parrots. The country’s Nicoya Peninsula is home to butterflies, various endemic birdlife, and big cats like pumas, jaguars and ocelots.
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Wild Adventure in Costa Rica
San Jose & the Central ValleyCosta Rica
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Enjoy a rafting trip into the heart of the Pacuare Rainforest
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Explore the Arenal Volcano and surrounding cloud forest
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Marvel at the diversity of Costa Rican wildlife
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Sail the Papagayo Gulf on a luxury sailing and snorkelling trip
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Relax on the beaches of Papagayo Peninsula
Andaz Peninsula Papagayo
The Andaz Peninsula Papagayo Resort sits amongst lush rainforest overlooking the waters of Costa Rica’s Culebra Bay. This resort offers three private beaches, world-class facilities, pristine nature, and a friendly Tico welcome.
The guestrooms and suites are stacked up the hillside, with floor-to-ceiling windows leading to...
Casa Chameleon At Mal Pais
Casa Chameleon is located on the remote southern tip of the Nicoya Peninsula in Mal País, one of Costa Rica’s best-kept secrets. Set in the rainforest across from the Pacific Ocean, it’s the ultimate tropical hideaway.
This chic resort is built from local hardwoods, bamboo, river...
Chan Chich Lodge
One of the most highly rated jungle lodges in Belize, Chan Chich Lodge is set on the great plaza of an ancient Maya ruin. Being in the heart of the Gallon Jug Estate, with its protected acres of wilderness, there is no...
Finca Rosa Blanca
Set on a nine-acre coffee plantation in the Central Valley highlands of Costa Rica, Finca Rosa Blanca Plantation Resort in Costa Rica is a stunning country inn. Its architecture is an eclectic mix of Gaudi and local styles, with Costa Rican hardwood interiors and walls adorned...
Hotel Grano de Oro
Located on a quiet, tree-lined street close to downtown San Jose, Hotel Grano de Oro is a former Victorian house that’s been transformed into a heritage hotel. Named after the coffee bean (its name means ‘Grain of Gold’), it’s surrounded by gardens and fountains, creating an oasis...
