Find out the Best Places to See Sloths in Costa Rica

If there’s any animal that visitors want to see in Costa Rica, it’s the sloth. The sloth has become the symbol of the country, due to its oh-so-adorable face, snuggly body and very pura vida lifestyle. After the birth of Sloth Kong from Costa Rica’s surprising wins in the 2014 World Cup and the singing sloth in the #SavetheAmericans campaign, sloths have risen to be the most beloved animal of all.

If it’s your life goal to see one of these precious perezosos during your trip to Costa Rica, it’s best to do a bit of research about them first. They’re common, but not so that you’ll see them everywhere all the time. Since they camouflage themselves so well, you could walk past a handful of them and never notice!

So here I answer the question that many of you ask: where to see sloths in Costa Rica?

Types of sloths in Costa Rica

There are two species of sloths in Costa Rica: the Brown-throated sloth, a species of 3 toed sloth and…