Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge

Exploring the wetlands of nature – keep your camera's batteries charged and telephoto lens mounted because you are going to witness some of the most exquisite birds, reptiles, quadrupedal, and amphibians in the world. The park is a bird-watcher's paradise. Bordering with Nicaragua in the northern part of Costa Rica, the Cano Negro wetlands are also a UNESCO certified and a protected national park. This is much remote and secluded part of Costa Rica and accessing it in itself is a challenge, primarily because of the distance. Cano Negro wetlands which is teeming with wildlife, is at least a day’s drive, so plan visiting Cano Negro on an extended long weekend. Stock up on mosquito repellant creams, sprays and coils. Humid and hot during the day, it gets cold at night, so pack accordingly. There are a few restaurants here up north, and the overnight staying options are mostly lodgings, and bread and breakfasts.