The journey through Costa Rica began in the cool highlands, surrounded by dense cloud forests and the dazzling Quetzal in front of the lens – this time even better than in 2022. It was particularly impressive to photograph the hummingbirds in the rain – on the very first day, some of my favorite pictures were taken.
 

Next, we headed to the tropical south, where the humid heat was a constant companion, causing even the cameras to fog up. In this breathtaking landscape, toucans and red macaws often perched high in the trees.

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A stop at a lodge specializing in hummingbirds provided the opportunity to photograph even more species. We then continued to Turrialba, where we could observe and photograph the sunbittern by the river. The moment it finally spread its magnificent wings took over an hour. ;-)

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In Boca Tapada, I had more luck than in 2022, capturing extensive shots of toucans, aracaris, and Montezuma oropendolas, even in the rain.

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On the very last day in Sarapiquí, a sloth finally made an appearance, high up in the treetops. Unfortunately, I didn't see one in 2022, and I had wished for this moment on this trip. The variety of animals was what I loved most about this journey, even if the perfect shot often eluded me. The memories of the sounds of the jungle – the morning calls of howler monkeys and the evening concert of frogs – remain vivid.

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Costa Rica was beautiful once again, and perhaps someday it will be "Pura Vida!" again!