Expedition Stories | Articles and Videos

5/24/2019

6 Min Read

Capturing Guanacaste: A Photographer's Top 10 Shots

Discover Guanacaste, Costa Rica. These stunning photographs of the wildlife, people, beaches, and forests of Guanacaste give you a taste of our new itinerary.

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12/30/2019

4 Min Read

Getting to Know the Guna People

Spending a day under the coconut palms of Guna Yala, off the northeastern Caribbean coast of Panama, is a rare chance to experience a traditional way of life that can also seem decades ahead of its time.

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4 Min Read

Wild Personalities: White-Faced Capuchin Monkey

Get to know this precocious small primate

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6/12/2020

4 Min Read

The Wonders of Corcovado National Park

Costa Rica's wild crown jewel is a biodiversity epicenter teeming with unique flora and fauna.

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3/2/2021

3 Min Read

Sea Turtle Conservation Up Close in Costa Rica

Help release rehabilitated sea turtles and learn more about turtle conservation at the Latin American Sea Turtles Association on Costa Rica's Osa Peninsula.

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3/3/2021

5 Min Read

The Wildness & Wonder of Costa Rica—Your Way

From mist-shrouded rainforests to colorful coral reefs, this incredibly biodiverse country entices nature lovers with an incredible variety of experiences. Let our guide help you decide what to see—and how.

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A baby sloth hanging upside down from a branch

7/13/2021

4 Min Read

Cute Baby Animals From Sloths to Sea Lions

We'll take "things that make you go aww!" for $1000. From sloths to sea lions, these cute baby animal photos will have you packing your bags for Costa Rica, Baja, Antarctica and beyond.

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9/21/2021

4 Min Read

Costa Rica by Ship: A Unique Look at Tropical Wildness

The wildest of Costa Rica’s wild places are also the least accessible—unless you approach by expedition ship. Here are more reasons to explore this region from the sea.

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9/22/2021

1 Min Read

Ahhhh Moment: Costa Rica

Take a breather and enjoy the peaceful landscapes, sounds, and wildlife of Costa Rica.

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Turquoise waters along the Papagayo Peninsula, Guanacaste

11/29/2021

3 Min Read

Wild About Guanacaste: Top 9 Must-See Spots

Keep your camera close at hand. In Guanacaste, breathtaking natural beauty waits around every corner—from mist-shrouded volcanoes to remote jungle waterfalls.

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5/18/2022

3 Min Read

Wild Personalities: Coati

A close relative of the raccoon, the coati inhabits The Americas where it can be spotted from Arizona all the way down to northern Uruguay.

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6/27/2022

3 Min Read

Guest Impressions: 10 Discoveries in Costa Rica’s Guanacaste Province

One recent guest aboard the National Geographic Quest shares his 10 moments of discoveries from his voyage, including a surprise visit from a family of humpback whales.