The Rainforests of Costa Rica Photo Workshop
December 6–12, 2026
The Rainforests of Costa Rica Photo Workshop is an immersive, small-group photography experience designed to help you observe and master techniques specific to the challenges of tropical rainforest photography. Led by Roy Toft, this workshop is suitable for photographers of all skill levels, from enthusiastic beginners to experienced professionals.
Important Travel Note
Participants must arrive in San José, Costa Rica on December 5, 2026. An overnight stay in San José is required, as the group departs early on the morning of December 6 for a short domestic flight to Puerto Jiménez, followed by 4WD ground transport to Bosque del Cabo Rainforest Lodge.
The workshop officially begins on December 6 and concludes on December 11 at the end of the day. Participants will depart Bosque del Cabo early on the morning of December 12 for return transport to Puerto Jiménez and a short flight back to San José.
Location
This workshop takes place at the breathtaking Bosque del Cabo Rainforest Lodge, a 750+ acre private rainforest reserve perched atop ocean cliffs at Cabo Matapalo, at the southern tip of the Osa Peninsula. With private bungalows overlooking the Pacific Ocean and rainforest canopy, Bosque del Cabo offers a rare combination of comfort, seclusion, and extraordinary photographic access.
Wildlife and Photography Opportunities
During daylight hours, participants will have exceptional opportunities to photograph a wide range of wildlife, including all four species of Costa Rican monkeys:
Mantled Howler
White-Faced Capuchin
Spider Monkey
Endangered Squirrel Monkey
Birdlife is abundant and includes toucans, parrots, hummingbirds, tanagers, and the endangered Scarlet Macaw. Other possible wildlife encounters include sloths, tamanduas, coatis, kinkajous, collared peccaries, Golfo Dulce poison dart frogs, sea turtles, and possibly even puma.
Evening Programs
Evenings feature instructional sessions covering a variety of photographic topics, as well as a special behind-the-scenes presentation on the creation of Roy Toft’s coffee table book, Osa: Where the Rainforest Meets the Sea.
Why the Osa Peninsula
Bosque del Cabo showcases the remarkable biodiversity of the Osa Peninsula, one of Costa Rica’s most remote and biologically significant regions. This area is widely regarded as one of the most vital and thriving ecosystems in all of Central America.
Workshop Highlights
Macro photography techniques for subjects such as leaf-cutter ants and red-eyed tree frogs
Morning sea turtle release
Expert instruction in both on-camera flash and off-camera fill flash
Wildlife photography opportunities morning, midday, and night
Extended access to all four monkey species and a rich variety of birds and mammals
Workshop Leaders
Roy Toft
Workshop Leader
Andres Garcia Lachner
Workshop Assistant
Costa Rica-based professional photographer specializing in architecture, interior design, and hospitality photography, with a strong parallel interest in travel and nature.
Accommodations: Bosque del Cabo Rainforest Ecolodge
Guests may choose ocean-view bungalows with sweeping coastal vistas and tropical breezes, or rustic garden-view accommodations surrounded by rainforest. Hiking trails lead through the reserve to secluded beaches on both the Golfo Dulce and the Pacific Ocean.
Bosque del Cabo has been owner-operated since opening in 1990 and is deeply committed to rainforest conservation.
2026 Itinerary
December 5
Arrival in San José, Costa Rica.
Hotel accommodations in San José are not included.
December 6–11
Early morning domestic flight from San José to Puerto Jiménez.
Ground transfer to Bosque del Cabo Rainforest Lodge.
Six nights accommodation.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
December 12
Departure from Bosque del Cabo to Puerto Jiménez.
Return flight to San José.
Workshop concludes.
2026 Pricing
Now Open
Photographer: $4,890 USD
Non-Photographer: $4,640 USD
For additional details or registration information, please contact Roy directly.
