sea turtles and mourning doves in costa rica

It’s day 2 of our tribute to the 12 Days of Christmas, and we’ve got another exciting itinerary, inspired by the Christmas Song.

On the second day of Christmas, my true love gave to me…

…two turtle doves.

Two turtle doves? Hm. How about turtles and doves?

With a quarter of its land covered in national parks and wildlife refuges, Costa Rica is a dream for the nature lover and adventure buff. We’d love to send you there to discover the country’s diverse and breathtaking landscapes, from the Caribbean coast to the Pacific. Explore the lush waterways of Tortuguero National Park, where thousands of sea turtles come to nest every year; assist in a tree-planting program in the cloud forests of Monteverde; and cap off your journey on Manuel Antonio’s pristine beaches, experiencing the true meaning of “Pura Vida”—the Costa Rican way of life. And if you’re into bird watching, you could definitely keep an eye out for mourning doves, which are native to Costa Rica.

The 14 Day small group itinerary we’ve got in mind, here is a National Geographic Journeys itinerary from our preferred partner G Adventures. It includes a visit to the Sea Turtle Conservancy, co-founded by Archie Carr, a National Geographic grantee, where you can meet with researchers. The team here will teach us you all about the four species of sea turtles found in Tortuguero and the threats they face.

And there’s so much more to see on this itinerary. Authentic. Destination-immersive. Everything that inspires us about travel. We’d love to tell you more about it. Just click below to get in touch with us!