Mexico, Belize, Guatemala – Feb 2025
We did 3 days of mammal watching at Lamanai Outpost Lodge in Belize, during a 4 week trip where we otherwise just kept our eyes open while exploring Mayan ruins and snorkelling in
Bat identification, Mexico?
I’ve got a couple of good photos of bats from Mayan ruins in Mexico (trying to be both very quiet and only briefly using light to try not disturb them), but I haven’t t
Panama, or how I discovered the Neotropics
My first trip to the Neotropics, Panama was chosen for personal reasons but proved to be an exceptional experience over 16 days. 29 mammals seen, including water opossums, Northern
Advice for Costa Rica first-timer
Hey all! Long time reader here; first time poster. Going on a Costa Rica trip with my girlfriend and her family at the end of February, and I’d love to get some expert advice
Costa Rica/Panama short notice
Hello! We are going to Panama in a week, but our guide just cancelled. We have 5 or possibly 6 nights depending on flight times to go to CR or Panama. Any recommendations on guides
Belize: November 2024
We spent several days looking for wildlife and scenery in Belize. The first few days were spent at the Iguana Reef Inn at Caulker Caye. This is a very nice hotel near the action in
RFI: Yucatán (QRoo)
Hello, Does anyone know any good cenotes for bats in the area around Tulum/playa del Carmen?I am staying with my family this week so won’t be able to do any side trips longer tha
Costa Rica/Nicaragua/Panama: Suggestions for VERY low budget mammal watching?
Hi all! Unfortunately I only make US$15,000 a year (small online business) and can’t come close to affording most of the tours or even accommodations people talk about on her
Advice on what to aim for in Costa Rica
Hi mammal watchers! I’ll be traveling to Costa Rica (essentially Playa Grande then Monteverde, so all in Guanacaste) in January with my three kids (age 5 and under) and wife.