Canonical URL: https://natureslens.co.uk/specific-location/cano-negro/ Specific Location # Caño Negro NaturesLens visits Caño Negro on small-group wildlife photography holidays in Costa Rica, with time here planned around Basilisk Lizard, Blue Jeans Poison Dart Frog, Chestnut-headed Oropendola, Chestnut-mandibled Toucan and Collared Aracari rather than general sightseeing. Current itineraries using Caño Negro include Ultimate Costa Rican Wildlife, with photography shaped around hide, boat-based, flight, garden and close-up and night or low-light photography sessions. A wetland refuge in Costa Rica’s northern lowlands near the Nicaraguan border, a seasonally flooded mix of lagoon, river & marsh explored largely by boat. Over 300 recorded bird species including roseate spoonbill, jabiru & snail kite, alongside spider, howler & capuchin monkeys, caiman & the prehistoric gaspar fish. Single occupancy Group Size: 5-6 guests Experienced guidance 3 departures - [![Join Us For The Ultimate Costa Rican Wildlife Photography Tour](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/a-red-eyed-tree-frog-sat-on-a-leaf-in-the-jungle-typical-of-the-kind-of-image-we-hope-you-will-capture-during-our-costa-rican-wildlife-photography-holiday-1024x683.jpg)](https://natureslens.co.uk/photography-holiday/costa-rica/ultimate-costa-rican-wildlife/) Full ### 1st - 17th Dec 2026 - Ultimate Costa Rican Wildlife **Location:** Costa Rica Travel to Costa Rica with us for a wildlife photography tour, which boasts an itinerary that allows extended time photographing Costa Rica's rainforest icons. **16 nights** w. **Single occupancy** - **Full** Guided By **David Miles** [View Ultimate Costa Rican Wildlife](https://natureslens.co.uk/photography-holiday/costa-rica/ultimate-costa-rican-wildlife/) - [![View Details Of The Wetlands of Costa Rica Photography Tour](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/The-Agami-Heron-is-one-of-the-main-target-species-on-the-NaturesLens-Wetlands-Of-Costa-Rica-Photography-Tour.jpg)](https://natureslens.co.uk/photography-holiday/costa-rica/wetlands-of-costa-rica/) Launch Offer ### 19th - 30th Jun 2027 - Wetlands of Costa Rica **Location:** Costa Rica Join us in Costa Rica for our new small-group wildlife Wetlands of Costa Rica photography tour in June 2027, built around breeding Agami Herons, King Vultures & the wetlands of the Caribbean lowlands & Caño Negro. **11 nights** w. **Single occupancy** for **Was: £5499 Now: £5249** Guided By **David Miles** [View Wetlands of Costa Rica](https://natureslens.co.uk/photography-holiday/costa-rica/wetlands-of-costa-rica/) - [![Join Us For The Ultimate Costa Rican Wildlife Photography Tour](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/a-red-eyed-tree-frog-sat-on-a-leaf-in-the-jungle-typical-of-the-kind-of-image-we-hope-you-will-capture-during-our-costa-rican-wildlife-photography-holiday-1024x683.jpg)](https://natureslens.co.uk/photography-holiday/costa-rica/ultimate-costa-rican-wildlife-2027/) ### 30th Nov - 16th Dec 2027 - Ultimate Costa Rican Wildlife **Location:** Costa Rica Travel to Costa Rica with us for a wildlife photography tour, which boasts an itinerary that allows extended time photographing Costa Rica's rainforest icons. **16 nights** w. **Single occupancy** for **£6999** Guided By **David Miles** [View Ultimate Costa Rican Wildlife](https://natureslens.co.uk/photography-holiday/costa-rica/ultimate-costa-rican-wildlife-2027/) - ## Caño Negro questions ### What are the best photography trips for wildlife at Caño Negro? NaturesLens runs small-group wildlife photography holidays that visit Caño Negro, planned around time with the subjects rather than sightseeing. Current departures are [Ultimate Costa Rican Wildlife](https://natureslens.co.uk/photography-holiday/costa-rica/ultimate-costa-rican-wildlife/) (1-17 December 2026), [Wetlands of Costa Rica](https://natureslens.co.uk/photography-holiday/costa-rica/wetlands-of-costa-rica/) (19-30 June 2027) & [Ultimate Costa Rican Wildlife](https://natureslens.co.uk/photography-holiday/costa-rica/ultimate-costa-rican-wildlife-2027/) (30 November-16 December 2027). ## Caño Negro questions ### Who leads the photography holidays at Caño Negro, & how big are the groups? David Miles leads the NaturesLens trips that visit Caño Negro. Groups are limited to between 4 & 6 photographers, depending on the trip, so everyone has space to work & receives individual guidance, with the exact maximum shown on each trip page. ## Caño Negro questions ### What wildlife can I photograph at Caño Negro? Species featured on the NaturesLens trips that visit Caño Negro include Collared Aracari, Keel-Billed Toucan, King Vulture, Rufous-tailed Hummingbird, White-necked Jacobin, Basilisk Lizard, Blue Jeans Poison Dart Frog & Chestnut-headed Oropendola. Which species you see depends on the departure & the season, & as with all wildlife photography, sightings can never be guaranteed.