Introduction
The jungles and rainforest of Central America conceal a wealth of wildlife just waiting for the intrepid traveller to uncover.
In Belize go in search of the country's five big cats and countless other critters in Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary or look for birds in Crooked Tree Wildlife Sanctuary. Go below the waves at Hol Chan Marine Reserve or Glover's Reef to discover a mass of marine life.
Costa Rica has almost too many wildlife hotspots to mention, but stand-out spots include Parque Nacional Corcovado, where you might spot tapir, anteater and harpy eagles, and Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio, famous for its howler monkeys, capuchins, sloths and squirrel monkeys. See birds in Parque Nacional Carara, spy turtles in Tortuguero and snorkel at Playa Conchal to discover what lies beneath.
Panama is an emerging wildlife destination; Parque Nacional Coiba contains the country's unique land and marine ecosystems whilst Parque Naconal Soberania is now an internationally recognised birdwatching spot. Parque Nacional Darien is wild and untamed and not for the faint-hearted, whilst San Blas is a spectacular archipelago with wildlife watching opportunities above and below the waves.
These are just a handful of the opportunities available though. You can also tailor-make your wildlife holiday in Central America by adding a city stay, activity and adventure holiday, beach holiday or other excursion to your itinerary; talk to a destination specialist to see what we can do for you.
