Wildlife Photography at Corcovado, Costa Rica
Corcovado in Costa Rica is one of the most reliable places to photograph the geoffroy's spider monkey, king vulture, northern tamandua, ocelot, and scarlet macaw. Plan around Year-round, with the most activity early morning. A local guide who tracks daily activity turns a maybe into a sighting.
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Each species links to its full field guide and the best time to see it.
Geoffroy's Spider Monkey
Ateles geoffroyi
Year-round
King Vulture
Sarcoramphus papa
Year-round
Northern Tamandua
Tamandua mexicana
Year-round
Ocelot
Leopardus pardalis
Year-round
Scarlet Macaw
Ara macao
Year-round · Dec–Apr prime
No guide guarantees a wild animal. These are verified track records, shown to improve your odds — not to promise an outcome.