La Fortuna

15 Best Sloth Watching Tours

Sloths top everyone’s wish list, so I’ve collected the walks where guides reliably find them: quiet trails, spotting scopes, small groups. The scope is the whole trick; you get the close-up while the sloth stays sixty feet up, undisturbed. La Fortuna has both two-toed and three-toed species, and good guides often find both in a morning.

1.Sloth Watching Tour

Discover the truth about sloths and their speed on the thrilling Sloth Watching Tour in Costa Rica, but be prepared for a surprising twist that will leave you in awe.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“Very fun your and we saw so many sloths! The guide was very knowledgeable and friendly and I was so excited to see both types of sloths on this tour! There was even a large poisonous snake hiding in the woods!”

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2.La Fortuna Sloth Tour

Open your eyes to the enchanting world of La Fortuna Sloth Tour 2024 and discover the unexpected secrets that lie within the lush rainforest.

★ 5.0

“This was an amazing tour. Our tour guide was fabulous. He spotted 8 sloths with his spotting scope and took pictures for us through the spotting scope so that they were very clear and easy to see. He also talked about the flora and what…”

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3.Sloth Tour in La Fortuna

Get ready to embark on an unforgettable journey into the heart of the rainforest, where an extraordinary encounter with sloths awaits, but not without a twist.

★ 5.0

“We had a great time. Despite the rain that we have to wait it out. Later, we saw so many slothes which are not too far from the town. Our guides were great too. They help us spot slothes easily”

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5.Sloth Watching Trail

Kaleidoscope of colors and curious creatures await on the Sloth Watching Trail, where every step promises a surprising encounter that will leave you wanting more.

★ 5.0

“We had no idea what to expect and we were pleasantly surprised!!! Our guide was super knowledgeable and help us to see the sloths! You have to go if you are in Costa Rica anywhere near La Fortuna!!!”

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6.Private Sloth and Monkey Wildlife Tour

Discover the hidden treasures of Costa Rica's jungle on a Private Sloth and Monkey Wildlife Tour - where nature's wonders await, but what sets this adventure apart?

★ 5.0

“Amazing experience, we saw so many different animals and many sloths, the telescope was heavily used and we got awesome pictures through the telescope. Our guide was knowledgeable and kept sharing knowledge about rain forest and we learned so much about it”

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7.Bijagua De Upala 1-Hour Sloth-Spotting Rainforest Walking Tour – La Fortuna

Trek through the rainforest on the Bijagua De Upala 1-Hour Sloth-Spotting Rainforest Walking Tour 2024 - La Fortuna and uncover the secrets of sloth-spotting, but that's just the tip of the iceberg.

★ 5.0

“What a wonderful tour! Daniel was our guide. He did such a good job of showing us different wildlife and best of all the sloths and butterflies. The trails were easy to walk and beautifully maintained, along with rain covers to stand under when it…”

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8.Wildlife Safari Float by Inflatable Raft in Peñas Blancas River

Unleash your sense of adventure and uncover the unexpected wonders that await on the Wildlife Safari Float by Inflatable Raft in Peñas Blancas River.

★ 5.0

“The guides were very friendly and professional! They did a great job spotting wildlife and stopping so we could see all the animals. They went above and beyond our expectations! They even arranged our transportation to make sure we got back to the hotel when…”

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9.Morning Wildlife-Spotting River Float Beneath Arenal Volcano – La Fortuna

Join the early birds on a thrilling river float beneath Arenal Volcano in La Fortuna for a chance to encounter exotic wildlife and breathtaking landscapes - but that's just the beginning.

★ 5.0

“Great experience! Warner did an exceptional job as our guide! He pointed out so many animals on the float, including monkeys, birds, lizards, porcupine, fish, etc. Didn't get to see any crocodile or caiman, but not for a lack of Warner trying. Warner also stopped…”

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10.Wildlife Boat Trip Caño Negro

Step into the untamed wilderness of Caño Negro and embark on a wildlife boat trip like no other, where thrilling encounters with captivating creatures await.

★ 5.0

“Thanks so much to Jorge and Max for a positively wonderful day! Jorge gave us huge amounts of excellent commentary on the two-hour drive up including on Costa Rican crops and wildlife. On the river, Jorge and our driver Max were a true dRead more”

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11.Wildlife Rescue Center Tour in Costa Rica

Discover the captivating world of wildlife rescue in Costa Rica, where adorable inhabitants and extraordinary conservation efforts await, on the Wildlife Rescue Center Tour.

★ 5.0

“It's a far and expensive taxi ride away but Proyecto Asis itself is a beautiful and inspiring place. Our guide Carlos was very knowledgable about the animals and did a great job explaining the rehabilitation philosophy of the rescue center. We were able to see…”

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12.La Fortuna Best Frogs and Wildlife Night Tour

Keen adventurers can embark on the La Fortuna Best Frogs and Wildlife Night Tour, where they will uncover a hidden world of nocturnal creatures and be left wondering what other fascinating species await in the darkness.

★ 5.0

“Really great experience with a super knowledgeable guide who was able to find a huge number of different frog species”

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13.Excellent Wildlife Tour in Bijagua De Upala

Marvel at the captivating wonders of Bijagua De Upala's wildlife on this excellent tour, where every moment promises to leave you in awe of nature's secrets.

★ 5.0

“A wonderful experience. Saw red-eyed tree frog, red dart poison frog and both an adult sloth (actually moving and eating) and a baby sloth. All within a close distance. Guide was amazing - personable and knowledgeable plus helped get some great pictures through her binoculars.…”

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14.Bogarin Trail Sloth Guided Tour

Step into Costa Rica's wilderness on the Bogarin Trail Sloth Guided Tour, where surprises and exclusive insights await at every turn.

★ 5.0

“Was an incredible tour. The guides are extremely knowledgeable and will even help you take pictures through their telescopes. Best pics on my vacation do far.”

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15.Sloth Tour in La Fortuna and Tortillas Cooking Class

Yearning to uncover the mysteries of La Fortuna's Sloth Tour and Tortilla Cooking Class, where nature's wonders and culinary traditions intertwine in a captivating journey.

★ 5.0

“10 stars if I could! Our tour guide was David. He was very knowledgeable and answered all of our questions. He was very personable and had a great sense of humor. We saw 7.5 slots (.5 being a baby). One sloth in particular was very…”

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