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🗺️ Explore Costa Rica

Discover trees by region, season, and experience

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Costa Rica: Biodiversity Powerhouse

With just 0.03% of Earth's land surface, Costa Rica hosts approximately 5% of all the planet's biodiversity. Over 25% of the country is protected as national parks and reserves.

30+
National Parks
~500,000
Species
12
Life Zones
25%+
Protected Area

✨ Featured Collections

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Trees You'll Only Find in Monteverde Cloud Forest

Discover the mystical trees draped in moss and orchids that thrive in Costa Rica's famous cloud forest ecosystem.

12 speciesView collection →
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Top 5 Trees Along Pacific Coast Hikes

These magnificent trees will greet you on hikes through Guanacaste and the Pacific lowlands. Learn to identify them!

5 speciesView collection →
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The Golden March: Guanacaste's Spectacular Flowering

Every March, Guanacaste transforms into a sea of yellow and pink as Cortez Amarillo and other trees burst into bloom.

⏰Peak bloom: February-April
57 speciesView collection →

⏰ Right Now

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Blooming Now: What's Flowering This Month

Don't miss the spectacular flower shows happening right now across Costa Rica!

17 speciesView collection →
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Fruiting Season: Trees Bearing Fruit Now

Wildlife congregates around fruiting trees. Find out what's fruiting to spot more animals!

11 speciesView collection →

🌎 By Region

Pacific Coast

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Top 5 Trees Along Pacific Coast Hikes

These magnificent trees will greet you on hikes through Guanacaste and the Pacific lowlands. Learn to identify them!

5 speciesView collection →
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Dry Forest Survivors: Guanacaste's Remarkable Trees

Meet the tough, beautiful trees that thrive in Costa Rica's seasonal dry forest. These species have adapted to months without rain.

45 speciesView collection →
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The Golden March: Guanacaste's Spectacular Flowering

Every March, Guanacaste transforms into a sea of yellow and pink as Cortez Amarillo and other trees burst into bloom.

⏰Peak bloom: February-April
57 speciesView collection →

Caribbean Coast

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Giants of the Caribbean Rainforest

The tallest, most magnificent trees of Costa Rica grow in the Caribbean lowlands. Some tower over 60 meters!

30 speciesView collection →
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Wildlife Magnets: Trees That Feed Tortuguero

Toucans, monkeys, and macaws depend on these fruit-bearing trees. Spot wildlife by knowing where they feed!

34 speciesView collection →
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The Chocolate Trail: Cacao Trees of Caribbean Costa Rica

Follow the ancient cacao trail through Limón and learn about the trees that gave us chocolate.

132 speciesView collection →

Central Valley

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Trees You'll Only Find in Monteverde Cloud Forest

Discover the mystical trees draped in moss and orchids that thrive in Costa Rica's famous cloud forest ecosystem.

12 speciesView collection →
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Urban Treasures: Trees of San José & the Central Valley

You don't have to leave the city! Discover the magnificent trees growing in parks, streets, and gardens of the Central Valley.

42 speciesView collection →
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The Coffee Forest: Shade Trees of Costa Rica's Coffee Farms

Costa Rica's famous coffee grows under a canopy of carefully selected shade trees. Meet them!

29 speciesView collection →

Northern Zone

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Trees of Arenal: Where Rainforest Meets Volcano

The lush forests around Arenal Volcano host an incredible diversity of trees. Perfect for the volcano hiker!

29 speciesView collection →
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Sarapiquí: Where the Trees Have More Wildlife Than You Can Count

The Sarapiquí region is a birdwatcher's and nature lover's paradise. These trees are the reason why.

45 speciesView collection →
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Blooming Now: What's Flowering This Month

Don't miss the spectacular flower shows happening right now across Costa Rica!

17 speciesView collection →

📚 All Collections

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Dry Forest Survivors: Guanacaste's Remarkable Trees

Meet the tough, beautiful trees that thrive in Costa Rica's seasonal dry forest. These species have adapted to months without rain.

45 speciesView collection →
🌴

Giants of the Caribbean Rainforest

The tallest, most magnificent trees of Costa Rica grow in the Caribbean lowlands. Some tower over 60 meters!

30 speciesView collection →
🍫

The Chocolate Trail: Cacao Trees of Caribbean Costa Rica

Follow the ancient cacao trail through Limón and learn about the trees that gave us chocolate.

132 speciesView collection →
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Instagram-Worthy Trees of Corcovado

From massive strangler figs to buttressed giants - these photogenic trees will make your camera sing!

28 speciesView collection →
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Urban Treasures: Trees of San José & the Central Valley

You don't have to leave the city! Discover the magnificent trees growing in parks, streets, and gardens of the Central Valley.

42 speciesView collection →
🌋

Trees of Arenal: Where Rainforest Meets Volcano

The lush forests around Arenal Volcano host an incredible diversity of trees. Perfect for the volcano hiker!

29 speciesView collection →
🐒

Sarapiquí: Where the Trees Have More Wildlife Than You Can Count

The Sarapiquí region is a birdwatcher's and nature lover's paradise. These trees are the reason why.

45 speciesView collection →
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Fruiting Season: Trees Bearing Fruit Now

Wildlife congregates around fruiting trees. Find out what's fruiting to spot more animals!

11 speciesView collection →
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Nature's Pharmacy: Medicinal Trees of Costa Rica

Traditional medicine meets modern science. Discover trees that have been healing for generations.

29 speciesView collection →