The island is an idyllic habitat for an enormous variety of flora and fauna. Hundreds of species of plants, flowers, animals and birds make their homes here.

Inhabitants of the Land

Howler monkeys feed their young and socialize in trees hung with colorful orchids and bromeliads. Jungle cats, iguanas, armadillos, porcupines, tropical squirrels and colorful frogs also make this special place their home.

Birds of the Air

In the jungle canopy, vivid warblers, tanagers, woodpeckers, parrots and toucans perch. The mangrove lagoons attract leggy spoonbills, herons and ibis feed while dozens of hummingbirds and butterflies flirt among the flowers. The sky is filled with frigate birds, hawks, pelicans, boobies and caracaras.

Creatures of the Sea

Humpback whales migrate here to mate and calf. During the 4 months of whale season they can be seen every day, along with dolphins, hawksbilled sea turtles and spotted eagle rays. You'll also find mahi-mahi, marlin, tuna, snapper, needlefish, parrotfish, grouper, scorpionfish… the list goes on and on.