| Costa Rican rainforests is the pride of this tiny country | | | | covers the slopes of mountains and volcanoes. We |
| in Central America since it comprises at least 20 to | | | | can appreciate Costa Rica rain forest more profoundly |
| 25% of its national territory. Its natural abundance of | | | | once we travel to this magnificent destination. |
| plants and animal species made its territory famously | | | | The country's abundance in fauna or its species of |
| known as one of the World's most bio-diverse regions. | | | | animals is another reason why Costa Rica nature is |
| Its incredible abundance of flora and fauna which | | | | considered one of the most widely admired locations in |
| exists in its rainforests makes a very interesting | | | | the world. I've written in my previous articles that |
| destination for zealous nature lovers, ecologists and | | | | Costa Rica is considered a paradise for those who |
| conservationists. Its Rainforest and eco-tourism are a | | | | just love the outdoors. Bird watching is a favorite |
| vital source of income in Costa Rica. | | | | among tourists and you'll be able to see that its |
| The rainforest in Costa Rica is the habitat of more | | | | mountains help in giving shelter to its bird species. |
| than 10,000 plant species, some 850 bird species, 1200 | | | | Famous bird species include the resplendent quetzal |
| butterfly species, 230 species of mammals and about | | | | and Scarlet Macaw that usually leave watchers |
| 440 species of amphibians and reptiles. These worldly | | | | fascinated by its beauty. The best territories for bird |
| famous animal and plant species are protected by its | | | | watching would have to be Monteverde, Talamanca, |
| tropical rain forests and national reserves. These | | | | Osa Peninsula and Braulio Carillo where rain forest |
| forests, in turn, are also protected by means of | | | | vacations are usually spent by most travelers and bird |
| conservation organizations funded by the government | | | | watchers. |
| mainly for the sole purpose of preserving and | | | | Ant Swarms or these so-called army ants are |
| protecting at least a portion of the forests with higher | | | | prevalent in Costa Rican rain forest as well. Some |
| biodiversity. One example is the 40 mile strip of | | | | birds act as predators and eat these ant swarms and |
| protected forest thru nine ecological zones. For this | | | | the insects that they feed on. The tanagers, wrens, |
| reason, 23% of the rainforests in Costa Rica are | | | | antibirds, and manakins are examples of birds who |
| considered protected. | | | | pick on Ant Swarms. |
| The cloud forests, dry forests and tropical rain forests | | | | Costa Rica parks are another source that generates |
| are considered most impressive areas of Costa Rican | | | | income for the country. Millions of tourists each year |
| rain forests. The famous cloud forests are said to rely | | | | visit the country's famous national parks namely the |
| on mountain-tops namely the ones in Monteverde. The | | | | Arenal Volcano National Park, Manuel Antonio National |
| Santa Rosa National Park is an example of a tropical | | | | Park, Braulio Carrillo National Park, Guanacaste National |
| rain forest. In these types of forests, rainfall is highly | | | | Park, Tortuguero National Park and so much more. |
| seasonal mostly during May to November. The dry rain | | | | Currently, there 26 beautiful National Parks located in |
| forests are considered the most common while cloud | | | | Costa. I can't wait to travel to these parts and |
| forests are considered remarkable and beautiful as it | | | | experience Costa Rica's magic first hand. |