Carry endless smiles.
Not our nature.
Don’t be part of illegal wildlife trafficking.
It’s a crime in Costa Rica.
+230%
A growing problem
From 2023 to 2025, wildlife trafficking cases referred for forensic analysis more than tripled.
+230%
A growing problem
From 2023 to 2025, wildlife trafficking cases referred for forensic analysis more than tripled.
+230%
A growing problem
From 2023 to 2025, wildlife trafficking cases referred for forensic analysis more than tripled.
4.366
Specimens A threat across many species
In just two years, 4,366 specimens from seven major groups were analyzed: birds, mammals, fish, sharks, insects, mollusks, and arachnids.
4.366
Specimens A threat across many species
In just two years, 4,366 specimens from seven major groups were analyzed: birds, mammals, fish, sharks, insects, mollusks, and arachnids.
1000
Live animals
More than 1,000 live animals from different species are admitted to rescue centers each year as a result of wildlife trafficking.
1000
Live animals
More than 1,000 live animals from different species are admitted to rescue centers each year as a result of wildlife trafficking.
Source: Forensic Biology Section, Department of Forensic Sciences, OIJ, Costa Rica (2023–2025).
You don’t just carry a
JAGUAR FANG
You carry the balance of an entire ecosystem.
You don’t just carry a
JAGUAR FANG
You carry the balance of an entire ecosystem.
You don’t just carry a
SHELL PIECE
You carry the balance of an entire ecosystem.
You don’t just carry a
ORCHID
You carry the balance of an entire ecosystem.
llevas el equilibrio de
todo un ecosistema
You don’t just carry a
JAGUAR FANG
llevas el equilibrio de
todo un ecosistema
You don’t just carry a
SHELL PIECE
llevas el equilibrio de
todo un ecosistema
You don’t just carry a
ORCHID
You don’t just carry a
JAGUAR FANG
You carry the balance of an entire ecosystem.
You don’t just carry a
SHELL PIECE
You carry the balance of an entire ecosystem.
You don’t just carry a
ORCHID
You carry the balance of an entire ecosystem.
Monos Secuestrados2024
Insecto Disecado2024
Garras de Zorro2024
Pata de nutria2024
Buhos decomisados2024
Ejemplar decomisado2023
Venados secuestrados2024
Serpiente Decomisada2023
Ejemplar Decomisado2024
Tortugas2024
Largartos2024
Huevos de tortugas2026
Monos Secuestrados2024
Insecto Disecado2024
Garras de Zorro2024
Pata de nutria2024
Buhos decomisados2024
Ejemplar decomisado2023
Venados secuestrados2024
Serpiente Decomisada2023
Pata de nutria2024
Buhos decomisados2024
Ejemplar decomisado2023
Venados secuestrados2024
Serpiente Decomisada2023
Ejemplar Decomisado2024
Tortugas2024
Largartos2024
Huevos de tortugas2026
Monos Secuestrados2024
Insecto Disecado2024
Garras de Zorro2024
Pata de nutria2024
Buhos decomisados2024
Ejemplar decomisado2023
Venados secuestrados2024
Serpiente Decomisada2023
Ejemplar Decomisado2024
Serpiente Decomisada2023
Venados secuestrados2024
Venados secuestrados2024
Serpiente Decomisada2023
Ejemplar Decomisado2024
Tortugas2024
Largartos2024
Huevos de tortugas2026
Monos Secuestrados2024
Insecto Disecado2024
Garras de Zorro2024
Pata de nutria2024
Buhos decomisados2024
Ejemplar decomisado2023
Venados secuestrados2024
Serpiente Decomisada2023
Ejemplar Decomisado2024
Serpiente Decomisada2023
Venados secuestrados2024
Ejemplar decomisado2023
Buhos decomisados2024
Pata de nutria2024
Tortugas2024
Largartos2024
Huevos de tortugas2026
Monos Secuestrados2024
Insecto Disecado2024
Garras de Zorro2024
Pata de nutria2024
Buhos decomisados2024
Ejemplar decomisado2023
Venados secuestrados2024
Serpiente Decomisada2023
Ejemplar Decomisado2024
Serpiente Decomisada2023
Venados secuestrados2024
Ejemplar decomisado2023
Buhos decomisados2024
Pata de nutria2024
Garras de Zorro2024
Insecto Disecado2024
Monos Secuestrados2024
Monos Secuestrados2024
Insecto Disecado2024
Garras de Zorro2024
Pata de nutria2024
Buhos decomisados2024
Ejemplar decomisado2023
Venados secuestrados2024
Serpiente Decomisada2023
Ejemplar Decomisado2024
Serpiente Decomisada2023
Venados secuestrados2024
Ejemplar decomisado2023
Buhos decomisados2024
Pata de nutria2024
Garras de Zorro2024
Insecto Disecado2024
Monos Secuestrados2024
Huevos de tortugas2026
Largartos2024
Tortugas2024
Pata de nutria2024
Buhos decomisados2024
Ejemplar decomisado2023
Venados secuestrados2024
Serpiente Decomisada2023
Ejemplar Decomisado2024
Serpiente Decomisada2023
Venados secuestrados2024
Ejemplar decomisado2023
Buhos decomisados2024
Pata de nutria2024
Garras de Zorro2024
Insecto Disecado2024
Monos Secuestrados2024
Huevos de tortugas2026
Largartos2024
Tortugas2024
Ejemplar Decomisado2024
Serpiente Decomisada2023
Venados secuestrados2024
Venados secuestrados2024
Serpiente Decomisada2023
Ejemplar Decomisado2024
Serpiente Decomisada2023
Venados secuestrados2024
Ejemplar decomisado2023
Buhos decomisados2024
Pata de nutria2024
Garras de Zorro2024
Insecto Disecado2024
Monos Secuestrados2024
Huevos de tortugas2026
Largartos2024
Tortugas2024
Ejemplar Decomisado2024
Serpiente Decomisada2023
Venados secuestrados2024
Ejemplar decomisado2023
Buhos decomisados2024
Pata de nutria2024
Serpiente Decomisada2023
Venados secuestrados2024
Ejemplar decomisado2023
Buhos decomisados2024
Pata de nutria2024
Garras de Zorro2024
Insecto Disecado2024
Monos Secuestrados2024
Huevos de tortugas2026
Largartos2024
Tortugas2024
Ejemplar Decomisado2024
Serpiente Decomisada2023
Venados secuestrados2024
Ejemplar decomisado2023
Buhos decomisados2024
Pata de nutria2024
Garras de Zorro2024
Insecto Disecado2024
Monos Secuestrados2024
Buhos decomisados2024
Pata de nutria2024
Garras de Zorro2024
Insecto Disecado2024
Monos Secuestrados2024
Huevos de tortugas2026
Largartos2024
Tortugas2024
Ejemplar Decomisado2024
Serpiente Decomisada2023
Venados secuestrados2024
Ejemplar decomisado2023
Buhos decomisados2024
Pata de nutria2024
Garras de Zorro2024
Insecto Disecado2024
Monos Secuestrados2024
Huevos de tortugas2026
Largartos2024
Tortugas2024
Insecto Disecado2024
Monos Secuestrados2024
Huevos de tortugas2026
Largartos2024
Tortugas2024
Ejemplar Decomisado2024
Serpiente Decomisada2023
Venados secuestrados2024
Ejemplar decomisado2023
Buhos decomisados2024
Pata de nutria2024
Garras de Zorro2024
Insecto Disecado2024
Monos Secuestrados2024
Huevos de tortugas2026
Largartos2024
Tortugas2024
Ejemplar Decomisado2024
Serpiente Decomisada2023
Venados secuestrados2024
Largartos2024
Tortugas2024
Ejemplar Decomisado2024
Serpiente Decomisada2023
Venados secuestrados2024
Ejemplar decomisado2023
Buhos decomisados2024
Pata de nutria2024
Garras de Zorro2024
Insecto Disecado2024
Monos Secuestrados2024
Huevos de tortugas2026
Largartos2024
Tortugas2024
Ejemplar Decomisado2024
Serpiente Decomisada2023
Venados secuestrados2024
Ejemplar decomisado2023
Buhos decomisados2024
Pata de nutria2024
Serpiente Decomisada2023
Venados secuestrados2024
Ejemplar decomisado2023
Buhos decomisados2024
Pata de nutria2024
Garras de Zorro2024
Insecto Disecado2024
Monos Secuestrados2024
Huevos de tortugas2026
Largartos2024
Tortugas2024
Ejemplar Decomisado2024
Serpiente Decomisada2023
Venados secuestrados2024
Ejemplar decomisado2023
Buhos decomisados2024
Pata de nutria2024
Garras de Zorro2024
Insecto Disecado2024
Monos Secuestrados2024
Buhos decomisados2024
Pata de nutria2024
Garras de Zorro2024
Insecto Disecado2024
Monos Secuestrados2024
Huevos de tortugas2026
Largartos2024
Tortugas2024
Ejemplar Decomisado2024
Serpiente Decomisada2023
Venados secuestrados2024
Ejemplar decomisado2023
Buhos decomisados2024
Pata de nutria2024
Garras de Zorro2024
Insecto Disecado2024
Monos Secuestrados2024
Huevos de tortugas2026
Largartos2024
Tortugas2024
Insecto Disecado2024
Monos Secuestrados2024
Huevos de tortugas2026
Largartos2024
Tortugas2024
Ejemplar Decomisado2024
Serpiente Decomisada2023
Venados secuestrados2024
Ejemplar decomisado2023
Buhos decomisados2024
Pata de nutria2024
Garras de Zorro2024
Insecto Disecado2024
Monos Secuestrados2024
Huevos de tortugas2026
Largartos2024
Tortugas2024
Ejemplar Decomisado2024
Serpiente Decomisada2023
Venados secuestrados2024
Largartos2024
Tortugas2024
Ejemplar Decomisado2024
Serpiente Decomisada2023
Venados secuestrados2024
Ejemplar decomisado2023
Buhos decomisados2024
Pata de nutria2024
Garras de Zorro2024
Insecto Disecado2024
Monos Secuestrados2024
Huevos de tortugas2026
Largartos2024
Tortugas2024
Ejemplar Decomisado2024
Serpiente Decomisada2023
Venados secuestrados2024
Ejemplar decomisado2023
Buhos decomisados2024
Pata de nutria2024
Serpiente Decomisada2023
Venados secuestrados2024
Ejemplar decomisado2023
Buhos decomisados2024
Pata de nutria2024
Garras de Zorro2024
Insecto Disecado2024
Monos Secuestrados2024
Huevos de tortugas2026
Largartos2024
Tortugas2024
Ejemplar Decomisado2024
Serpiente Decomisada2023
Venados secuestrados2024
Ejemplar decomisado2023
Buhos decomisados2024
Pata de nutria2024
Garras de Zorro2024
Insecto Disecado2024
Monos Secuestrados2024
Buhos decomisados2024
Pata de nutria2024
Garras de Zorro2024
Insecto Disecado2024
Monos Secuestrados2024
Huevos de tortugas2026
Largartos2024
Tortugas2024
Ejemplar Decomisado2024
Serpiente Decomisada2023
Venados secuestrados2024
Ejemplar decomisado2023
Buhos decomisados2024
Pata de nutria2024
Garras de Zorro2024
Insecto Disecado2024
Monos Secuestrados2024
Huevos de tortugas2026
Largartos2024
Tortugas2024
Insecto Disecado2024
Monos Secuestrados2024
Huevos de tortugas2026
Largartos2024
Tortugas2024
Ejemplar Decomisado2024
Serpiente Decomisada2023
Venados secuestrados2024
Ejemplar decomisado2023
Buhos decomisados2024
Pata de nutria2024
Garras de Zorro2024
Insecto Disecado2024
Monos Secuestrados2024
Huevos de tortugas2026
Largartos2024
Tortugas2024
Ejemplar Decomisado2024
Serpiente Decomisada2023
Venados secuestrados2024
Largartos2024
Tortugas2024
Ejemplar Decomisado2024
Serpiente Decomisada2023
Venados secuestrados2024
Ejemplar decomisado2023
Buhos decomisados2024
Pata de nutria2024
Garras de Zorro2024
Insecto Disecado2024
Monos Secuestrados2024
Huevos de tortugas2026
Largartos2024
Tortugas2024
Ejemplar Decomisado2024
Serpiente Decomisada2023
Venados secuestrados2024
Ejemplar decomisado2023
Buhos decomisados2024
Pata de nutria2024
Serpiente Decomisada2023
Venados secuestrados2024
Ejemplar decomisado2023
Buhos decomisados2024
Pata de nutria2024
Garras de Zorro2024
Insecto Disecado2024
Monos Secuestrados2024
Huevos de tortugas2026
Largartos2024
Tortugas2024
Ejemplar Decomisado2024
Serpiente Decomisada2023
Venados secuestrados2024
Ejemplar decomisado2023
Buhos decomisados2024
Pata de nutria2024
Garras de Zorro2024
Insecto Disecado2024
Monos Secuestrados2024
The problem is real,
The problem is real,
and without realizing it, you could be part of it.
CASE 1
More than 300 orchids seized
En el 2026, en el Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría, personal de la Policía Aeroportuaria detectaron elementos anormales en el equipaje de mano de una femenina en calidad de turista de paso por el país. Tras una revisión de sus pertenencias, se le localizaron más de 150 huevos de psitácidos, los cuales iban envueltos en distintas capas de ropa que utilizaba como protección, junto con calentadores portátiles que implementaba para generar un proceso de incubación artificial. Se procedió con el decomiso de todos los productos animales, así como de los aparatos electrónicos que realizaban funciones relacionadas con los huevos.
CASE 1
More than 300 orchids seized
En el 2026, en el Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría, personal de la Policía Aeroportuaria detectaron elementos anormales en el equipaje de mano de una femenina en calidad de turista de paso por el país. Tras una revisión de sus pertenencias, se le localizaron más de 150 huevos de psitácidos, los cuales iban envueltos en distintas capas de ropa que utilizaba como protección, junto con calentadores portátiles que implementaba para generar un proceso de incubación artificial. Se procedió con el decomiso de todos los productos animales, así como de los aparatos electrónicos que realizaban funciones relacionadas con los huevos.
CASE 1
More than 300 orchids seized
En el 2026, en el Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría, personal de la Policía Aeroportuaria detectaron elementos anormales en el equipaje de mano de una femenina en calidad de turista de paso por el país. Tras una revisión de sus pertenencias, se le localizaron más de 150 huevos de psitácidos, los cuales iban envueltos en distintas capas de ropa que utilizaba como protección, junto con calentadores portátiles que implementaba para generar un proceso de incubación artificial. Se procedió con el decomiso de todos los productos animales, así como de los aparatos electrónicos que realizaban funciones relacionadas con los huevos.
CASE 1
More than 300 orchids seized
En el 2026, en el Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría, personal de la Policía Aeroportuaria detectaron elementos anormales en el equipaje de mano de una femenina en calidad de turista de paso por el país. Tras una revisión de sus pertenencias, se le localizaron más de 150 huevos de psitácidos, los cuales iban envueltos en distintas capas de ropa que utilizaba como protección, junto con calentadores portátiles que implementaba para generar un proceso de incubación artificial. Se procedió con el decomiso de todos los productos animales, así como de los aparatos electrónicos que realizaban funciones relacionadas con los huevos.
CASE 2
An illegal wildlife museum
In 2025, Airport Police officers at Juan Santamaría International Airport intercepted a foreign tourist who was leaving Costa Rica with a large and diverse collection of illegally obtained wildlife specimens and wildlife products, all carried without permits.
More than 100 specimens were found, including insects, arthropods—some still alive—amphibians, reptiles, feline claws and bones, and other wildlife native to Costa Rica.
Because the specimens came from different parts of the country, authorities determined that they had been collected across several regions and later brought together for illegal trafficking. The person was detained and brought before the Public Prosecutor’s Office.
CASE 2
An illegal wildlife museum
In 2025, Airport Police officers at Juan Santamaría International Airport intercepted a foreign tourist who was leaving Costa Rica with a large and diverse collection of illegally obtained wildlife specimens and wildlife products, all carried without permits.
More than 100 specimens were found, including insects, arthropods—some still alive—amphibians, reptiles, feline claws and bones, and other wildlife native to Costa Rica.
Because the specimens came from different parts of the country, authorities determined that they had been collected across several regions and later brought together for illegal trafficking. The person was detained and brought before the Public Prosecutor’s Office.
CASE 2
An illegal wildlife museum
In 2025, Airport Police officers at Juan Santamaría International Airport intercepted a foreign tourist who was leaving Costa Rica with a large and diverse collection of illegally obtained wildlife specimens and wildlife products, all carried without permits.
More than 100 specimens were found, including insects, arthropods—some still alive—amphibians, reptiles, feline claws and bones, and other wildlife native to Costa Rica.
Because the specimens came from different parts of the country, authorities determined that they had been collected across several regions and later brought together for illegal trafficking. The person was detained and brought before the Public Prosecutor’s Office.
CASE 2
An illegal wildlife museum
In 2025, Airport Police officers at Juan Santamaría International Airport intercepted a foreign tourist who was leaving Costa Rica with a large and diverse collection of illegally obtained wildlife specimens and wildlife products, all carried without permits.
More than 100 specimens were found, including insects, arthropods—some still alive—amphibians, reptiles, feline claws and bones, and other wildlife native to Costa Rica.
Because the specimens came from different parts of the country, authorities determined that they had been collected across several regions and later brought together for illegal trafficking. The person was detained and brought before the Public Prosecutor’s Office.
CASO 3
More than 150 eggs seized
In 2026, Airport Police officers at Juan Santamaría International Airport detected unusual items in the carry-on luggage of a woman transiting through Costa Rica. During the inspection, officers found more than 150 parrot eggs wrapped in several layers of clothing for protection, along with portable heaters being used to create an artificial incubation system. All the eggs and the electronic devices associated with their incubation were seized.
CASO 3
More than 150 eggs seized
In 2026, Airport Police officers at Juan Santamaría International Airport detected unusual items in the carry-on luggage of a woman transiting through Costa Rica. During the inspection, officers found more than 150 parrot eggs wrapped in several layers of clothing for protection, along with portable heaters being used to create an artificial incubation system. All the eggs and the electronic devices associated with their incubation were seized.
CASO 3
More than 150 eggs seized
In 2026, Airport Police officers at Juan Santamaría International Airport detected unusual items in the carry-on luggage of a woman transiting through Costa Rica. During the inspection, officers found more than 150 parrot eggs wrapped in several layers of clothing for protection, along with portable heaters being used to create an artificial incubation system. All the eggs and the electronic devices associated with their incubation were seized.
CASO 3
More than 150 eggs seized
In 2026, Airport Police officers at Juan Santamaría International Airport detected unusual items in the carry-on luggage of a woman transiting through Costa Rica. During the inspection, officers found more than 150 parrot eggs wrapped in several layers of clothing for protection, along with portable heaters being used to create an artificial incubation system. All the eggs and the electronic devices associated with their incubation were seized.
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Orchids or other wild plants
Corals, shells, or sea snails
Teeth from wild animals
Turtle shell souvenirs
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Animal skulls or bones
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Feathers from wild birds
Seeds or plants
without certification
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Insects, spiders, and scorpions
Wildlife hides or skins
Handicrafts containing
wildlife parts
Amphibians and reptiles
Transporting them makes you part of illegal wildlife trafficking, a crime in Costa Rica.
Criminal Penalties
Costa Rica’s Wildlife Conservation Law (No. 7317) penalizes the import, export, removal, destruction, and transport of wild flora and fauna species—both mainland and island species—as well as their products and by-products throughout Costa Rican territory.
This includes the possession, hunting, capture, collection, fishing, and trade of flora and fauna classified as having reduced populations or being endangered. Any violation of this law constitutes either a criminal offense or an infraction and may result in a fine or imprisonment.
Costa Rica’s Wildlife Conservation Law (No. 7317) penalizes the import, export, removal, destruction, and transport of wild flora and fauna species—both mainland and island species—as well as their products and by-products throughout Costa Rican territory.
This includes the possession, hunting, capture, collection, fishing, and trade of flora and fauna classified as having reduced populations or being endangered. Any violation of this law constitutes either a criminal offense or an infraction and may result in a fine or imprisonment.
Examples of Confiscated Items
Examples of Confiscated Items
Examples of Confiscated Items
Examples of Confiscated Items
Examples of Confiscated Items
Examples of Confiscated Items
Examples of Confiscated Items
Examples of Confiscated Items
Examples of Confiscated Items
Examples of Confiscated Items
Examples of Confiscated Items
Examples of Confiscated Items
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Take memories, not our wildlife. Transporting wildlife, its parts, products, or by-products is a crime in Costa Rica. Educational resource. This content does not constitute legal advice.
Llévese sonrisas, no nuestra naturaleza. Transportar fauna, sus partes, productos o subproductos es un delito en Costa Rica.
Recurso educativo. No constituye asesoría legal.