The prime rainforest and beautiful beaches of Costa Rica are often considered highlights of the nation's natural features, however, the country's wetlands are among the most enthralling in the world.
Travelers who plan their visit during the rainy season will want to visit Cano Negro, found in the country's Northern Lowlands, which is considered one of the country's two prime wetlands. This is when the habitat is in its prime and the most full of life, with a variety of crocodiles and migratory birds settled into the lush, water-soaked environment. Many of Costa Rica's most beloved endemic species like coatis, ocelots, deer and peccaries flock to the Cano Negro Wetlands as well.
During the dry season, the expansive mudflats appear like a completely different world than the one found in the wetlands mere months prior. The mud-caked landscape is still worth a muddy good time, however, and is well worth a visit.
Palo Verde is home to Costa Rica's other must-see wetlands, where streams and rivers become full of water and draw in waterfowl by the hundreds. A lovely spot for wildlife viewing, the wetlands found here near the mouth of the Rio Tempisque are a truly fertile spot.
Get wet and dirty in Costa Rica
Posted on Tuesday, May 29th, 2012
