costa rica roadtrip - 2022

pura vida!

Costa Rica, one of the smallest countries in Central America, which is only 51 100km² in size is home to more than 4.7% of the planet's biodiversity. This richness is here thanks to its mountain ranges, its volcanoes, its plains and of course the opportunity to have as neighbours the Caribbean coast and the to have the Caribbean and Pacific coasts as neighbours. 


This road trip took place during the rainy season and focused on mountain roads, rainforests, highlands and the pacific coast.

Detailed road map of Costa Rica showing major highways, cities and national parks.
Dead trees stand in still water creating an eerie flooded forest landscape.
Vibrant green schefflera leaves fan out against a bright blue sky with a small bird perched on the branch.
Silhouette of a bird perched on a tall pole against a dusky sky.
A cormorant spreads its wings while perched on a wooden stump in a reflective pond.
A small coati with brown fur peeks out from behind green foliage on a mossy tree trunk.
A tropical bird perches near coconuts on a palm tree in lush green surroundings.
A rushing river flows through lush rainforest towards a misty volcanic peak in the distance.
Delicate leaf silhouettes and branches create an ethereal pattern in soft light.
A colorful broad-billed motmot bird perches on a branch surrounded by green leaves.
A black and pink butterfly rests gracefully on a green leaf.
A detailed brown owl butterfly perches on a light-colored branch showing its distinctive eyespots.
A brilliant blue morpho butterfly spreads its wings while resting on brown branches.
Two bright blue morpho butterflies flutter among green foliage.
A vibrant red-eyed tree frog perches on a dark leaf against a black background.
A colorful red-eyed tree frog clings to a brown branch against a dark background.