Hoping to see a jaguar on your trip? While it’s unlikely, you may get lucky and spot one or another of the six types of wild cats still roaming Costa Rica. Here’s everything you need to know about the big cats in Costa Rica and where you might have the slightest chance of seeing them.
Costa Rica is home to 4 different types of monkeys – and they can be easily spotted in most parts of the country. From howler monkeys in Guanacaste to spider monkeys and white-faced monkeys in Manuel Antonio, here are the best places to see monkeys in Costa Rica.
Manuel Antonio National Park is one of Costa Rica’s most-visited and most-loved national parks, despite being the smallest in size. Its location along the beach, just outside of Quepos, makes it easy to get to from San Jose, and the thriving jungle ecosystem means there’s a healthy wildlife population. You’ll likely be greeted by monkeys…
Costa Rica is home to 2.5% of the planet’s biodiversity making it one of the best places in the world to see animals in their natural habitat. Sadly, in the last 50 years, we’ve lost over 60% of all wildlife. Costa Rica is at the frontlines of preservation for animal and plant life with about…
Wondering where to see sloths in Costa Rica? You’re not alone! Sloths (aka perezosos) are practically an unofficial mascot of Costa Rica and many visitors have “see a sloth” on their trip bucket list. But where are the best places to see sloths in Costa Rica? Luckily, these slow-moving animals can be found across the…
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