Those visiting Costa Rica often have one animal at the top of their wish list. Sloths! These furry, slow-moving creatures have captured the hearts of millions. With their kind eyes …
A Sloth and Bird Tour in La Fortuna
The rainforests in and around La Fortuna are a great place to see wildlife, especially sloths. With the help of a good guide, you can sometimes see multiple sloths during …
Jaguar Rescue Center Wildlife Tour in Puerto Viejo
Since living in Costa Rica for the past 10+ years, we have visited several wildlife sanctuaries and rehabilitation centers. These important organizations help animals that have been injured in the …
Sea Turtle Conservancy Visitor Center in Tortuguero
The Sea Turtle Conservancy does essential work to protect endangered sea turtles that nest along Tortuguero’s beaches. Just outside the main area of town is their visitors center. Here, at …
Ara Manzanillo: A Great Green Macaw Tour
Not long ago, the future did not look bright for Great Green Macaws. The global population of these magnificent parrots had dwindled to less than 1,000. Only a few dozen …
Toucan Rescue Ranch: Wildlife and Sloth Tour
If you’re in the San Jose area and would like to see a wildlife rehabilitation center, the Toucan Rescue Ranch is a great option. We recently visited and it was …
Kids Saving the Rainforest
Last Updated: June 4, 2024 Costa Rica is an ecotourism destination filled with a variety of jungle creatures. But have you ever thought about what happens to these animals when …
The Sloth Sanctuary at Selvatura in Monteverde
Last Updated: January 23, 2025 Most people visiting Costa Rica want to see a sloth. These adorable creatures are native to Costa Rica but only live in certain regions. Even …
Reptilandia Dominical: Snakes, Turtles, Crocs, and More
You’ll no doubt see lots of wildlife when visiting the Dominical area of Costa Rica. There are exotic birds, monkeys, and even whales to check off your list. But if …
Tarcoles River Crocodile Bridge: A Stop to See Crocs
If you are visiting Costa Rica’s central Pacific coast, a fun stop between destinations is the famous Tarcoles River crocodile bridge. This bridge has giant crocodiles sunbathing and swimming below. …