Guápiles Wildlife Photography
A lowland town on the Caribbean slope, gateway to Braulio Carrillo National Park, where the mountains drop sharply from cloud forest into humid lowland rainforest across more than 500 recorded bird species.
King Vulture, Three-wattled Bellbird, Resplendent Quetzal, Bare-necked Umbrellabird & Snowcap are among the park's signature species, with a wide range of reptiles & amphibians found in the forest after dark.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Guápiles located?
Guápiles is in Costa Rica, within Central America.
What can I photograph at Guápiles?
NaturesLens visits Guápiles for excellent opportunities to photograph Resplendent Quetzal & good chances of photographing Collared Aracari, Keel-Billed Toucan, King Vulture, Red-eyed Tree Frog, Rufous-tailed Hummingbird & White-necked Jacobin.
Can I photograph the Resplendent Quetzal at Guápiles?
Yes - the Resplendent Quetzal is one of the best subjects at Guápiles & a core focus of NaturesLens holidays there.
Can I photograph the Collared Aracari at Guápiles?
Yes - NaturesLens regularly photographs the Collared Aracari at Guápiles.
Can I photograph the Keel-Billed Toucan at Guápiles?
Yes - NaturesLens regularly photographs the Keel-Billed Toucan at Guápiles.
Can I photograph the King Vulture at Guápiles?
Yes - NaturesLens regularly photographs the King Vulture at Guápiles.
Can I photograph the Red-eyed Tree Frog at Guápiles?
Yes - NaturesLens regularly photographs the Red-eyed Tree Frog at Guápiles.
Can I photograph the Rufous-tailed Hummingbird at Guápiles?
Yes - NaturesLens regularly photographs the Rufous-tailed Hummingbird at Guápiles.
Can I photograph the White-necked Jacobin at Guápiles?
Yes - NaturesLens regularly photographs the White-necked Jacobin at Guápiles.