Soaring high over the Talamanca rain forest on the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica, these trees are a good example of tropical trees. The canopy level of the rainforest begins at about one hundred feet.
Above that is the over canopy. Here live many various types of creatures, from frogs and birds to the elusive two-toed sloth and its arch enemy, the hawk. And don't forget that you will have opportunities to see several species of monkeys, from the Howler to the White Face to the Spider Monkey.
They prefer to live high in the forest because here they can find more shelter and protection from predators, plenty of food and water, and a great view of the rain forest.
Some of the types of forests in Costa Rica:
Primary rain forest
Tropical dry forest
Cloud forest
Gallery forest
You will discover tropical trees such as these and other species in every part of Costa Rica, from the jungle-like Osa Peninsula (home to Drake Bay) to the drier forests of Guanacaste.
Cloud forests, too, though these are generally found at higher elevations, where you can actually sit and watch clouds forms as strands of mist that drift into the sky to eventually merge into a cloud
What to Bring on an Eco Tour
When on vacation this or other parts of Central America, you should bring along comfortable hiking shoes, preferably at least ankle-high, if planning to go on an eco tour that involves actually walking through the undergrowth.
Other things to bring (or purchase in-country) are a light raincoat, bug spray, a cap and more bug spray. Some tours provide rubber boots on hikes that pass through streams and muddy areas.
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