Carolina Sáenz-Bolaños, an academic at the International Institute for Conservation and Management of Wildlife at the National University, detailed the status of the jaguar in Costa Rica.

Welcome to Costa Rica. I grew up in Costa Rica ... ecosystems in the world — and where it is possible to see a jaguar strolling along a white-sand beach. I could go on and on.

Explore national parks like Manuel Antonio or Corcovado, where you'll encounter sloths, toucans, monkeys, and even the elusive jaguar. Costa Rica's protected reserves make it a global leader in ...