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Field notes

Leave No Trace in Costa Rica’s Wild Places

The fewer traces we leave, the wilder these places stay.

Updated: October 29, 2026. Listings, schedules and prices change; always confirm on the booking page.

Masked tree frog, Guanacaste
Masked tree frog, Guanacaste · Photo: WildPhotography.com
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Principles

  • Keep your distance from wildlife and never feed it (feeding wild animals is prohibited).
  • Pack out everything.
  • Stay on trails.
  • Drones need permits in national parks.
  • Use reef-safe sunscreen.

Remember that these are habitats, not zoos.