During the dry season however it isn't too bad. The sky is consistently clear and the quality of the light in the late afternoon is stunning. I can't even describe the sunsets. You won't believe how lush this place is until you see it for yourself. Lizards, and monkeys and vines and bugs are all over.
Grasshoppers are six inches long and can knock a man off a bicycle.
I got attacked by fire ants during a time lapse shot of the sun setting and couldn't swat them off until the sun had dipped under the horizon. Bring major repellent and try to wear long clothes especially in the jungle. Don't touch the plants. The worst enemy is the humidity. By the second day, it combined with the salt air and was rusting the exposed metal on the steadicam, particularly the arm.