No menu items!

COSTA RICA'S LEADING ENGLISH LANGUAGE NEWSPAPER

HomeEnvironment & WildlifeFroggy Friday: Red-eyed tree frog in Sarapiquí

Froggy Friday: Red-eyed tree frog in Sarapiquí

The Tico Times
By The Tico Times
Red-eyed tree frog in Costa Rica
Photo via Megan M.

Hoppy Friday, everyone!

The red-eyed tree frog has become a Costa Rican icon as a result of its ubiquity and beauty. They are nocturnal, so your best chance to spot one is after the sun sets — if you can handle the rainforest at night.

Tico Times reader Megan M. captured this photo during a nighttime walk in Sarapiquí, Heredia.

Trending Now

Costa Rica Camera Traps Capture Wild Fish Hunt in Guanacaste

I’ve been interested in wildlife my entire life. If younger me knew what I was up to these days, playing with camera traps in...
Read more

Costa Rica Under Green Alert as Heavy Rains Raise Flood and Landslide Risk

Costa Rica has been placed under a nationwide green alert as authorities warn of heavier rains, saturated soils, and a growing risk of flooding...
Read more

Roland Garros Final Set as Zverev and Cobolli Chase First Slam Title

Alexander Zverev moved within one win of his first Grand Slam title on Friday, beating 20-year-old Czech Jakub Menšík 7-5, 6-2, 3-6, 6-3 in...
Read more

US Restricts Visas for Nicaraguan Officials After Brooklyn Rivera’s Death

The US State Department announced Monday that it will restrict visa access for over 100 Nicaraguan officials and their family members following the death...
Read more

Canatur Criticizes Ride-Sharing Apps Being Used to Promote Costa Rica

Costa Rica’s main tourism chamber is pushing back against the use of ride-sharing platforms in official tourism promotion, arguing that public and private campaigns...
Read more

Costa Rica Cuts Corcovado Visitor Capacity Over Wastewater Problems

Costa Rica will reduce visitor capacity at the Sirena Biological Station in Corcovado National Park after technical inspections found serious problems with the station’s...
Read more

Mexico vs South Africa Headlines World Cup 2026 Opening Day

After four years of waiting, the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off today, with the biggest and most expanded edition of the tournament in...
Read more

Panama Canal Water Project Faces Opposition March in Colón

Campesino communities from the Río Indio basin will march through Colón this morning in their latest protest against a reservoir the Panama Canal Authority...
Read more

Costa Rica’s Playa Blanca Goes Public as Punta Leona Barrier Comes Down

One of Costa Rica's prettiest and long-restricted beaches — Playa Blanca, near the Punta Leona resort in the central Pacific area of Garabito —...
Read more
The Tico Times
The Tico Times
🌴 The Weekly Pura Vida

Costa Rica, Once a Week

The week's top stories, weather & insider tips — delivered every Sunday. One email, zero clutter.

🔒 Free. No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.

Loading…

Latest News from Costa Rica

Costa Rica Coffee Maker Chorreador
Costa Rica Car Rentals
Costa Rica Travel Insurance
Costa Rica Travel
Tico Times Logo

© 2026 The Tico Times

Services

Support