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Best May–Nov

Red-eyed Tree Frog

Agalychnis callidryas · Sarapiquí · Caribbean lowlands, Costa Rica

The most reliable place to see the red-eyed tree frog in Costa Rica is humid Caribbean lowlands and foothills, including Sarapiquí, best May–Nov. Red-eyed tree frogs breed with the rains, gathering over water on warm humid nights and going hidden in the dry months — so a wet-season night walk is everything.

About this specieseasy to find
RegionSarapiquí · Caribbean lowlands
GroupHerp
Best monthsMay–Nov
Sighting rate85%12-month verified rate
Specialist guides0Verified for this species
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Field craft & timing

Photographing the red-eyed tree frog

A macro or short telephoto with diffused off-camera flash lights the frog cleanly on a leaf; keep it low-power and brief so the animal isn’t stressed.

Best light — Night, in the wet season
Prime regions — Sarapiquí, Caribbean lowlands
Peak months — May–Nov
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Prime regions & timing

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SarapiquíCaribbean lowlands

Monthly sighting chance across the year · peak in July.

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