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How to Choose the Best Costa Rica Photo Tour

How to Choose the Best Costa Rica Photo Tour

by Scott Setterberg August 24, 2023

If you are a landscape photographer, nature photographer, or wildlife photographer looking for spectacular photo opportunities, Costa Rica hits the spot. Combining half a million species of flora and fauna with fantastic tropical scenery, Costa Rica is one of the most biodiverse places on the planet. Beautiful beaches, lush rainforests, misty cloud forests, vibrant wildlife, towering active volcanoes, natural hot springs, colorful rivers, jaw-dropping waterfalls, and gorgeous tropical foliage flourish throughout the country.

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The Best Waterfalls In Costa Rica

The Best Waterfalls In Costa Rica

by Scott Setterberg September 16, 2019

Because of its tropical climate and seven-month rainy season, Costa Rica is filled with hundreds of waterfalls, which makes compiling a list of the ten best a bit challenging.  Despite that, there are several Costa Rica waterfalls that stand out from the rest, and here's a detailed list that should be on every photographer's radar.

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Finding Inspiration In Water Reflections

Finding Inspiration In Water Reflections

by Scott Setterberg September 07, 2019

As photographers, we sometimes find ourselves in a rut, tired of shooting the same subject matter and looking for something new to capture.  If that’s you right now, I suggest keeping an eye out for water reflections, and now that I planted the seed, you’ll be surprised by how frequently you find photo worthy reflections in water.

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The Mysterious Rio Celeste

The Mysterious Rio Celeste

by Scott Setterberg October 22, 2018

In Costa Rica's Northern Highlands, Tenorio Volcano National Park is home to the magnificent turquoise water of Rio Celeste.  Ancient legend has it that while painting the sky, the gods dipped their paintbrushes into the water of Rio Celeste, causing it to turn turquoise.  In more modern times, it was thought that the color was created...

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