Northern Jacana The Northern Jacana: The “Gallito de Agua” of Caño Negro When exploring the lush wetlands of Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge, one of the most striking and curious birds you will encounter is the Northern Jacana (Jacana spinosa). Known locally as the “Gallito de......
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Jabiru The Jabiru in Caño Negro: The Giant of the Wetlands In the vast wetlands of Caño Negro, one of the most impressive natural treasures is the Jabiru (Jabiru mycteria), known in Costa Rica as “Galán sin Ventura.” This stork is considered one of the......
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Southern Lapwing The Southern Lapwing in Caño Negro Wetlands: The Watchful Guardian of the Grasslands The Caño Negro Wetlands, one of Costa Rica’s most important Ramsar sites, are renowned for their incredible biodiversity, offering shelter to more than 350 bird species. Among these winged residents...
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Pied-billed Grebe The Elusive Pied-billed Grebe in the Caño Negro Wetlands Among the quiet backwaters and floating vegetation of Caño Negro’s wetlands swims a small yet remarkable waterbird: the Pied-billed Grebe (*Podilymbus podiceps*). Known for its secretive behavior and subtle beauty, this grebe...
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Celebrando el Día de la Madre Celebrando el Día de la Madre y una Historia de Resiliencia en Caño Negro El 15 de agosto, en Costa Rica, celebramos el Día de la Madre, una fecha que no solo nos invita a honrar a esas mujeres......
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Reconnect with Nature in Caño Negro The Enigmatic Black-and-white Owl in the Caño Negro Wetlands Hidden beneath the canopy of one of Costa Rica’s most remote wetlands lives a rarely seen creature of the night: the Black-and-white Owl (Strix nigrolineata). With its intense gaze, bold......
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Reconnect with Nature in Caño Negro Reconnect with Nature in Caño Negro: A Digital Detox Destination When was the last time you truly disconnected—from work, from screens, from stress?In Caño Negro, there’s no need for an off-switch. This remote wetland in northern Costa Rica offers......
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Best Time to Visit Caño Negro (and Why It’s Not Peak Season) Best Time to Visit Caño Negro (and Why It’s Not Peak Season) Caño Negro is a year-round wonder, but choosing the right time to visit can make your experience even more magical. Unlike......
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Caño Negro vs Tortuguero: Which Remote Nature Destination is Best for You? Caño Negro vs Tortuguero Costa Rica is world-famous for its wildlife and natural beauty, but some of its most magical destinations remain off the typical tourist path. Two of these hidden gems—Caño Negro......
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Top 10 Animals To See at the Caño Negro Wetlands Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge Top 10 Animals To See at the Caño Negro Wetlands. One of Costa Rica’s richest ecosystems—and a true paradise for animal lovers. Whether you’re into birdwatching, photography, or simply admiring rare......
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How to Get to Caño Negro from La Fortuna or Liberia Airport Where Is Caño Negro? How to Get to Caño Negro from La Fortuna or Liberia Airport Caño Negro is located in northern Costa Rica, near the Nicaraguan border, in the province of Alajuela.......
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Why Caño Negro Is Costa Rica’s Best-Kept Birdwatching Secret A Biodiversity Hotspot Like No Other Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge is a Ramsar-designated wetland, meaning that it’s recognized internationally as a fundamental ecosystem. With over 300 species of birds—including storks, spoonbills, herons, h...
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