Canonical URL: https://natureslens.co.uk/specific-location/sarapiqui/ Specific Location # Sarapiquí NaturesLens visits Sarapiquí 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 Sarapiquí 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 lowland rainforest region on Costa Rica’s Caribbean slope, home to the La Selva Biological Station, which packs roughly 700 bird, 500 butterfly & numerous amphibian species into just 15 square kilometres. Great Curassow is a signature sighting, alongside strawberry, green-&-black & blue-jeans poison dart frogs, Honduran white bats & a wide range of toucans & trogons in the dense understorey. Single occupancy Maximum 6 guests Experienced guidance 2 departures - [![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/) - ## Sarapiquí questions ### What are the best photography trips for wildlife at Sarapiquí? NaturesLens runs small-group wildlife photography holidays that visit Sarapiquí, planned around time with the subjects rather than sightseeing. Current departures are [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). ## Sarapiquí questions ### Who leads the photography holidays at Sarapiquí, & how big are the groups? David Miles leads the NaturesLens trips that visit Sarapiquí. 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. ## Sarapiquí questions ### What wildlife can I photograph at Sarapiquí? Species featured on the NaturesLens trips that visit Sarapiquí include Collared Aracari, Keel-Billed Toucan, King Vulture, Rufous-tailed Hummingbird, White-necked Jacobin, Agami Heron, Amazon Kingfisher & Anhinga. Which species you see depends on the departure & the season, & as with all wildlife photography, sightings can never be guaranteed.