Canonical URL: https://natureslens.co.uk/specific-location/san-carlos/ Specific Location # San Carlos NaturesLens visits San Carlos on small-group wildlife photography holidays in Costa Rica, with time here planned around Atlantic Royal Flycatcher, Basilisk Lizard, Blue Jeans Poison Dart Frog, Chestnut-headed Oropendola and Chestnut-mandibled Toucan rather than general sightseeing. Current itineraries using San Carlos include Wildlife Icons of Costa Rica, with photography shaped around flight, garden and close-up and night or low-light photography sessions. A canton in northern Costa Rica encompassing lowland rainforest habitat visited on itineraries through Boca Tapada. Single occupancy Maximum 6 guests Experienced guidance 2 departures - [![Join Us For The Wildlife Icons of Costa Rica Photography Tour](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/A-Keel-billed-Toucan-opens-his-beak-typical-of-the-kind-of-image-we-hope-you-will-capture-during-our-Costa-Rican-Wildlife-photography-holiday-for-hero-1024x768.jpg)](https://natureslens.co.uk/photography-holiday/costa-rica/icons-of-costa-rica-2027/) Full ### 23rd Apr - 4th May 2027 - Wildlife Icons of Costa Rica **Location:** Costa Rica Explore the itinerary for an amazing wildlife photography holiday in Costa Rica, April 2027, focused on some Costa Rica's signature species across key habitats. **11 nights** w. **Single occupancy** - **Full** Guided By **David Miles** [View Wildlife Icons of Costa Rica](https://natureslens.co.uk/photography-holiday/costa-rica/icons-of-costa-rica-2027/) - [![Join Us For The Wildlife Icons of Costa Rica Photography Tour](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/A-Keel-billed-Toucan-opens-his-beak-typical-of-the-kind-of-image-we-hope-you-will-capture-during-our-Costa-Rican-Wildlife-photography-holiday-for-hero-1024x768.jpg)](https://natureslens.co.uk/photography-holiday/costa-rica/wildlife-icons-of-costa-rica/) ### 6th - 17th May 2028 - Wildlife Icons of Costa Rica **Location:** Costa Rica Explore the itinerary for an amazing wildlife photography holiday in Costa Rica, May 2028, focused on some Costa Rica's signature species across key habitats. **11 nights** w. **Single occupancy** for **£5999** Guided By **David Miles** [View Wildlife Icons of Costa Rica](https://natureslens.co.uk/photography-holiday/costa-rica/wildlife-icons-of-costa-rica/) - ## San Carlos questions ### What are the best photography trips for wildlife at San Carlos? NaturesLens runs small-group wildlife photography holidays that visit San Carlos, planned around time with the subjects rather than sightseeing. Current departures are [Wildlife Icons of Costa Rica](https://natureslens.co.uk/photography-holiday/costa-rica/icons-of-costa-rica-2027/) (23 April-4 May 2027) & [Wildlife Icons of Costa Rica](https://natureslens.co.uk/photography-holiday/costa-rica/wildlife-icons-of-costa-rica/) (6-17 May 2028). ## San Carlos questions ### Who leads the photography holidays at San Carlos, & how big are the groups? David Miles leads the NaturesLens trips that visit San Carlos. Groups are limited to 6 photographers, so everyone has space to work & receives individual guidance, with the exact maximum shown on each trip page. ## San Carlos questions ### What wildlife can I photograph at San Carlos? Species featured on the NaturesLens trips that visit San Carlos include Atlantic Royal Flycatcher, Basilisk Lizard, Blue Jeans Poison Dart Frog, Chestnut-headed Oropendola, Chestnut-mandibled Toucan, Collared Aracari, Emerald Toucanet & Fiery-throated Hummingbird. Which species you see depends on the departure & the season, & as with all wildlife photography, sightings can never be guaranteed.