Join affable presenter Nigel Marven as he discovers the colourful and varied wildlife of Costa Rica. Meet Scarlet Macaws on the Osa Peninsula, playful Spotted Dolphins in the Gulf of Dulce, a 'Christmas Tree' Eyelash Palm Pitviper, baby Leatherback Turtles on Costa Rica's Caribbean coast and a group of colourful kings in the north of the country. All this and more as Nigel meets both locals and scientists keen to share their beautiful country and wildlife with him.
Nigel Marven explores the stunningly beautiful country of Guatemala, uncovering a wealth of wildlife, dramatic scenery and ancient Maya history along the way. Join him to see the world's most beautiful lake, Central America's most colourful pitviper and incredible views from the 'top of the Maya world'. There are Quetzals, jays and orchids in the cloud forests and venomous lizards in the arid interior. Crocodiles keep watch in the rivers and rare turtles surprise our host.