Canonical URL: https://natureslens.co.uk/specific-location/tarcoles/ Specific Location # Tárcoles NaturesLens visits Tárcoles 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 Tárcoles include Ultimate Costa Rican Wildlife, with photography shaped around hide, boat-based, flight and garden and close-up photography sessions. A Pacific-coast town in Costa Rica, gateway to Carara National Park & the wide, crocodile-filled Tárcoles River where mangrove & rainforest habitats converge. Scarlet Macaw, reliably seen & heard overhead, alongside American crocodile congregations on the river & a strong supporting cast of coastal rainforest birds. Single occupancy Group Size: 5-6 guests Experienced guidance 2 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/) - [![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/) - ## Tárcoles questions ### What are the best photography trips for wildlife at Tárcoles? NaturesLens runs small-group wildlife photography holidays that visit Tárcoles, 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) & [Ultimate Costa Rican Wildlife](https://natureslens.co.uk/photography-holiday/costa-rica/ultimate-costa-rican-wildlife-2027/) (30 November-16 December 2027). ## Tárcoles questions ### Who leads the photography holidays at Tárcoles, & how big are the groups? David Miles leads the NaturesLens trips that visit Tárcoles. Groups are limited to between 5 & 6 photographers, depending on the trip, so everyone has space to work & receives individual guidance, with the exact maximum shown on each trip page. ## Tárcoles questions ### What wildlife can I photograph at Tárcoles? Species featured on the NaturesLens trips that visit Tárcoles include Basilisk Lizard, Blue Jeans Poison Dart Frog, Chestnut-headed Oropendola, Chestnut-mandibled Toucan, Collared Aracari, Emerald Toucanet, Fiery-billed Aracari & Fiery-throated Hummingbird. Which species you see depends on the departure & the season, & as with all wildlife photography, sightings can never be guaranteed.