Tropical dry forests are seasonal forests characterized by a prolonged dry season and a distinct rainy period. Trees often shed their leaves during the dry months to conserve water. This habitat supports a unique assemblage of drought-resistant flora and fauna, many of which are endemic to the Pacific lowlands of Costa Rica. The landscape is open, sunlit, and filled with seasonal colors from blooming trees and dry grasses.
Santa Rosa National Park
Palo Verde National Park
Diría National Park
: Late dry season (March–April) for flowering trees, early wet season for wildlife
Tropical dry forests once covered large parts of Costa Rica’s Pacific coast, but now less than 2% of original cover remains. These forests are critical for watershed regulation and contain many rare and endemic species.
