Costa Rica Wildlife Tours offers private and personalized nature experiences led by Isaac Taylor, a certified bilingual naturalist guide born and raised in Costa Rica. Explore rainforests, volcanoes, beaches, national parks, and hidden wildlife destinations with a local expert who focuses on authentic, educational, and responsible travel.
We believe in slow travel, deep connections, and responsible tourism. That means protecting the places we love, uplifting local communities, and treating each guest as part of the family.
Costa Rica Wildlife Tours is not a large, impersonal travel company. It is a locally owned tour operation created by Isaac Taylor, a certified bilingual naturalist guide with deep roots in Costa Rica. Every itinerary is designed with personal attention, local knowledge, and a genuine passion for wildlife, culture, and conservation.
Whether you are visiting Tortuguero, Cahuita, Arenal, Poás, Manuel Antonio, Dota, or the South Caribbean, we help you experience Costa Rica in a more meaningful way — with flexible logistics, expert guiding, and carefully selected nature experiences.
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Wildlife Lodge, Playa Grande, Limón, Cahuita, Costa Rica 70403

+(506) 8862-4218

info@wildlifetourscr.com
Travel with a certified local naturalist guide, not a faceless tour company. I personally help design your Costa Rica experience, from private day tours to multi-day wildlife adventures.
Hi, I’m Isaac Taylor Zúñiga — a native Costa Rican, certified bilingual naturalist guide, professional driver, and founder of Costa Rica Wildlife Tours. I personally help design private wildlife tours, day trips, and multi-day nature experiences across Costa Rica, with a special focus on authentic, responsible, and personalized travel.
Posted on Google Estelle ParizotTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Isaac est de loin un des meilleurs guides de la région, il connaît la faune et la flore parfaitement. Toujours avec le sourire, accueillant et bienveillant, c’est grâce à lui que nous avons passé l’un de nos meilleurs moments au Costa Rica. Je le recommande si vous cherchez quelqu’un de passionné et passionnant.Posted on Google Ainoha BernalTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Recomiendo 100% el pack tortuguero. Isaac, nuestro guía, fue excepcional. A pesar de un inconveniente con nuestro vuelo que nos provocó una llegada tardía por causas ajenas a nosotros, nos brindó una flexibilidad y comprensión excepcionales. Su pasión por su trabajo y su país es evidente, y nos ayudó a apreciar la belleza de Costa Rica desde diversas perspectivas. Los lugares donde comimos y las excursiones que realizamos fueron fantásticos. El alojamiento fue estupendo, con una ubicación privilegiada frente a la playa, piscina, un delicioso desayuno y un personal amable y servicial.Posted on Google Chri SiTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We booked the full package (parking in La Pavona - transport to and from Tortuguero - 3 tours) and it was the best decision we ever made. Isaac was super duper reliable, everything worked out perfectly, pick up times were always met punctually, and the tours with Isaac were fantastic: Issac is in the job with all his heart, he knows a lot and is really experienced and could show us so many animals - incredible! It was also great that we booked everything via Costa Rica Wildlife Tours, because Isaac functioned as a coordinator, sent us WhatsApp messages and when and where to be and what to wear and if we had a question, we could contact him and got an immediate reply. Huge recommendation - if you want to have the full Tortuguero experience, book with Isaac and Costa Rica Wildlife Tours!Posted on Google Poncho ToursTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Alicia and I loved our trip with Isaac. He has huge knowledge of Tortuguero national park, and an intimate relationship with all the birds and animals that live there. As a couple who have been running our own tour company for 18 years before recently retiring, it was extremely relaxing to go on a three day tour with him, where he organised all the logistics of what to see and when. This is crucial during nesting time for the giant turtles (we were lucky enough to see them laying eggs on shore), as access is carefully controlled to protect the reptiles. After finishing our night tour of the nesting at 10pm, we were up at 5.30am for a boat tour just as dawn had broken: the best time to see bird life on the river, followed by a short hike within the forest where we saw different types of money, anteaters and a snake! Isaac also organised a three hour boat trip back through the canals and rivers to Puerto Limon, another (this time unexpected) highlight of the trip. Isaac is a lovely guy, very chatty and informative, and clearly passionate about what he does. We had high expectations of Tortuguero, but these were exceeded: in large part, thanks to him.Posted on Google Alejandra QuesadaTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We did the night tour with Fernando, it was great we saw several spices of frogs, snakes, spiders and learn about the natural plant medicine. We loved this experiencePosted on Google Emma MackenzieTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Incredible experience, Isaac had so much wildlife knowledge which he shared throughout the tour. Highly recommended doing a guided tour as you see so much more wildlife. Thanks to Isaac’s spotting skills - we saw numerous sloths including babies, iguanas, a bright yellow snake, so many monkeys, bats, birds and more. It’s been a highlight of our trip.Posted on Google WL BaleTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great several days exploring Costa Rica with Isaac. I was able to design my own itinerary with visits to the rain forest/waterfalls, Tortugero, cloud forest and historic as well as current capital. His English is excellent, van comfortable for long road trips with excellent music feed! He has a strong love for his country and nature, and enjoys sharing his knowledge with his guests. You will have a great adventure if you choose to explore with him.Posted on Google Mari Nilsson BaileyTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Isaac was incredibly knowledgeable about wildlife, and my husband and I had a private tour to Carara National Park and the Tárcoles River. My husband really wanted to see monkeys, and Isaac went above and beyond to make that happen. We ended up finding a whole monkey family and were able to enjoy them up close—such a special experience. If you’re looking for a more intimate and personalized tour, don’t hesitate to book with Costa Rica Wildlife Tours. Thank you for an unforgettable experience!!Posted on Google Martin PfaffTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. It was a perfect tour with Isaac - we've learned so much and have seen a lot of very interesting things. This wouldn't be possible without such a good guide! Thank you very much Isaac!!!! This tour was one of our highlights in Costa Rica - Pura Vida!Posted on Google Karin FrykTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had an amazing tour in Tortuguero! Out guide Isaac was very knowledgeable, friendly and professional. He made an effort to find all the different species there were to see and made the trip feel very personalized. Strongly recommend!Verified by TrustindexTrustindex verified badge is the Universal Symbol of Trust. Only the greatest companies can get the verified badge who has a review score above 4.5, based on customer reviews over the past 12 months. Read more
From the canals of Tortuguero to the coastal rainforest of Cahuita, our Costa Rica wildlife tours are designed for travelers who want more than a standard sightseeing trip. Choose from guided nature walks, multi-day wildlife packages, cultural experiences, volcano tours, birdwatching routes, night walks, and custom private itineraries throughout Costa Rica..
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