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Arenal · Boca Tapada · Highlands
October 20 – November 1, 2027
A 13-day field expedition across Costa Rica’s most productive photography locations — lowland rainforest, hides and highland cloud forest.
Level: beginner · intermediate · advanced
Led by Elías Peña
Costa Rica highlands
Highland cloud-forest sessions built around quetzal activity, perches, behaviour and soft mountain light.
Level: intermediate · advanced
Led by Elías Peña
Arenal & central highlands
Multi-flash and natural-light hummingbird setups, flight technique and clean backgrounds.
Level: beginner · intermediate · advanced
Led by Elías Peña
Boca Tapada, northern lowlands
Lowland rainforest hides, macaw activity and a dedicated King Vulture hide session.
Level: intermediate · advanced
Led by Elías Peña
La Fortuna & Arenal rainforest
Frogs, insects and reptiles after dark — diffusion, focus stacking and ethical field practice.
Level: beginner · intermediate · advanced
Led by Elías Peña
Pantanal, Brazil
International expedition coordinated by VIVO with trusted local field partners — jaguars, giant otters and wetland birds.
Level: intermediate · advanced
Led by Yeudy Hernández · Elías Peña
Pantanal & Amazon, Brazil
A distinct 10-day private route from Porto Jofre’s jaguar rivers through the Transpantaneira to Mato Grosso’s Amazon transition.
Level: intermediate · advanced
Led by César Moraga · Elías Peña
Andes & cloud forest, Colombia
November 1–12, 2027
Endemics, antpittas, hummingbird setups and Andean cloud-forest light, coordinated with local specialists.
Level: intermediate · advanced
Led by Yeudy Hernández · Elías Peña
Choco Andino & Eastern Andes, Ecuador
February 1 – 7 or March 10 – 16, 2027 (Feb 21 – Mar 1 departure is booked)
Seven all-inclusive days from the Choco Andino west of Quito to the eastern Andean slope — hummingbird gardens, antpittas, mountain-toucans and the Cock-of-the-rock lek.
Level: intermediate · advanced
Led by Elías Peña
Costa Rica — multi-region
Built around your dates, target species, pace and photography goals — private guiding, lodging and transport included.
Level: beginner · intermediate · advanced
Led by Elías Peña
In the field or online
One-to-one guidance on field technique, editing workflow and portfolio direction — in Costa Rica or remotely.
Level: beginner · intermediate · advanced
Led by Elías Peña
Caribbean · Pacific · Highlands
A longer route connecting several habitats for photographers who want range in one journey.
Level: intermediate · advanced
Led by Elías Peña
Field leadership, photography coaching, conservation knowledge and expedition planning come together under VIVO Expeditions. Partners collaborate on selected departures; they are not owners of VIVO.
Founder, Expedition Planner & Costa Rica Field Lead
Designs the itineraries, coordinates hotels, transport, permits and partners, and leads field sessions in Costa Rica. Also handles traveller support before, during and after each workshop.
Bird & Wildlife Photography Partner
Collaborating photography leader for selected international departures, focused on bird and wildlife photography coaching in the field.
Photography & Conservation Partner
Collaborating partner on conservation-minded field practice and photography sessions in Costa Rica.
Tell us your destination, dates, level and photography goals. We reply personally with a proposal.
Workshop participants can add tours, extra hotel nights and transfers coordinated by the same VIVO team.
