Despite its small size, Costa Rica is considered the most biodiverse place on the planet per unit of area. Covering only 0.03% of Earth’s surface, it is home to an astonishing 5% of the world’s biological diversity, making it a truly unique destination for nature lovers and wildlife photographers alike.
Located in the heart of Central America, between the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean, this tropical paradise hosts a wide variety of ecosystems, with multiples microclimates and microhabitats shaped in part by its geography, a series of mountain ranges that run northwest to southeast across the country.
Coexisting with such extraordinary natural richness demands great ecological responsibility, which the country has embraced wholeheartedly.
Over the years, Costa Rica has invested significant resources and efforts in nature conservation, environmental education, and habitat restoration. Today, 52.4% of the country is covered by vegetation, and 25% of its territory is protected forever through a system of national parks and biological reserves.
There’s no need to travel long distances to experience different habitats or be surrounded by abundant wildlife—and in every corner of the country, the warmth and hospitality of the Costa Rican people will make you feel welcome; while helping you understand the true meaning of Pura Vida, the phrase that defines us.
Come and discover, together with CR Photography Expeditions, what makes this small yet grand paradise one of the greenest and happiest places on Earth
