Workshop

Bat Multi-Flash Photography, Boca Tapada

Run by VIVO Expeditions (operated with Edward Vargas) · Up to 4 people · all year

In season nowMammals (bats)Outside protected areasUnverified

About

A three-hour night session at a pre-focused three-flash rig with an infrared beam trigger, set at a flower that nectar bats visit, freezing them mid-hover. The host adjusts the set between shots, so it suits photographers new to high-speed flash.

Open months

Bat Multi-Flash Photography, Boca Tapada by month
Month	Presence
Jan	In season
Feb	In season
Mar	In season
Apr	In season
May	In season
Jun	In season
Jul	In season
Aug	In season
Sep	In season
Oct	In season
Nov	In season
Dec	In season

Light on 15 November

Clear sky

Light through the day, 15 November, local time, America/Costa_Rica
From	To	Light
00:00	05:19	Night
05:19	05:36	Blue hour
05:36	06:02	Golden hour
06:02	07:03	Soft
07:03	09:03	Medium
09:03	13:40	Harsh
13:40	15:39	Medium
15:39	16:41	Soft
16:41	17:07	Golden hour
17:07	17:24	Blue hour
17:24	24:00	Night

2.9 hours of golden and soft light.

Light by month

Hours a day

Light mix by month, hours a day, under a clear sky
Month	Golden hour	Soft	Medium	Harsh
Jan (window)	0.9 h	2.1 h	4.1 h	4.4 h
Feb (window)	0.8 h	2.0 h	3.7 h	5.2 h
Mar (window)	0.8 h	1.9 h	3.4 h	5.8 h
Apr (window)	0.8 h	1.9 h	3.4 h	6.1 h
May (window)	0.9 h	2.0 h	3.5 h	6.1 h
Jun (window)	0.9 h	2.0 h	3.6 h	6.1 h
Jul (window)	0.9 h	2.0 h	3.6 h	6.1 h
Aug (window)	0.8 h	1.9 h	3.4 h	6.1 h
Sep (window)	0.8 h	1.9 h	3.4 h	5.9 h
Oct (window)	0.8 h	1.9 h	3.6 h	5.4 h
Nov (window)	0.9 h	2.1 h	4.0 h	4.6 h
Dec (window)	0.9 h	2.1 h	4.3 h	4.1 h

The workshop

Where: Boca Tapada
Length: Not stated
Group size: Up to 4 people
Led by: Edward Vargas
Skill level: All levels
Genre: Mammals (bats)
Language: English

What the price covers

Taxes: Yes

$91 per person, taxes and processing included

Prices are in the operator's currency. Conversions on the site are approximate and marked ≈. Enquiry form coming soon.

Ethics

Feeding
Baiting Unverified
Captive Animals Unverified

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Light and conditions

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Light through the year

Golden hour is when the sun is low, between the horizon and 6° above it: soft, warm light. Times are for the 15th of each month, in Costa Rica time (with summer time where it applies).

Light by month at Bat Multi-Flash Photography, Boca Tapada, in Costa Rica time
Month	Golden hour		Daylight	Sun at noon
Month	Morning golden hour	Evening golden hour	Daylight	Sun at noon
Jan	06:03–06:29	17:04–17:30	11h 34m11 h 34 min	58°
Feb	06:01–06:26	17:16–17:42	11h 48m11 h 48 min	67°
Mar	05:47–06:12	17:20–17:44	12h 4m12 h 4 min	77°
Apr	05:29–05:54	17:20–17:44	12h 22m12 h 22 min	89°
May	05:18–05:44	17:22–17:48	12h 37m12 h 37 min	82°
Jun	05:19–05:45	17:30–17:56	12h 45m12 h 45 min	77°
Jul	05:26–05:52	17:34–18:00	12h 41m12 h 41 min	79°
Aug	05:31–05:56	17:27–17:52	12h 28m12 h 28 min	87°
Sep	05:30–05:54	17:10–17:34	12h 11m12 h 11 min	82°
Oct	05:29–05:54	16:51–17:16	11h 54m11 h 54 min	71°
Nov	05:36–06:02	16:41–17:07	11h 38m11 h 38 min	61°
Dec	05:51–06:17	16:47–17:14	11h 30m11 h 30 min	56°

Getting there

Nearest airport: Unknown

Sources

Sources not statedConfidence unknownChecked Oct 2026

Imported listing, not yet claimed by the owner · last checked 28 Oct 2026