Sloth Tours Costa Rica
Discover wild sloths in their natural habitat around Bijagua
Discover wild sloths in their natural habitat around Bijagua
The forests around Bijagua are full of wildlife and sloths are common inhabitants of the forests around the area. These gentle, slow-moving creatures are perfectly adapted to life in the treetops, where they spend most of their time feeding on leaves, resting, and occasionally moving between trees.
Sloths are wild animals and our tours seek these amazing creatures out in their natural habitat. Because they're wild, sloths move quite a distance looking for food, making each encounter a unique and special experience. Our guides are very good at finding wildlife for you, but since they are wild, there's no guarantee of success - which is exactly how it should be when observing animals in their natural environment.
Observe sloths in their true forest environment, not in captivity or artificial settings
Our experienced guides know where to look and how to spot these well-camouflaged animals
Capture amazing photos of sloths in their natural behavior without disturbing them
Remember: Wild animals are unpredictable, and that's what makes seeing them so special. Our tours focus on responsible wildlife viewing that respects the animals and their natural behaviors.
Why we only offer wild sloth viewing experiences
Sloths are popular wildlife and many people want to see these amazing creatures. Because of that, there are many unethical locations that take sloths from the forest so that you're guaranteed to see one on your visit. These practices are harmful to both the individual animals and wild populations.
Beware any business that advertises sloth tours in Costa Rica with guaranteed sightings or "sloth sanctuaries" that allow direct contact with the animals. These often involve:
At Bijagua Nature Tours, we believe in responsible wildlife tourism that puts the animals first. Our sloth tours:
Learn about the sloth species you might encounter on our tours
The most common sloth species in the area, three-toed sloths are excellent swimmers and can hold their breath for up to 40 minutes. They have a distinctive black mask and are often seen hanging upside down from branches.
Larger and more active than three-toed sloths, two-toed sloths have a more varied diet that includes fruits and flowers. They're excellent climbers and can move surprisingly quickly when needed.
How to maximize your chances of seeing sloths while respecting their natural behavior
Early morning (6:00-9:00 AM) and late afternoon (4:00-6:00 PM) are when sloths are most active. They often move between trees during these times.
Sloths spend most of their time in the upper canopy. Use binoculars to scan the treetops for their distinctive hanging posture.
Sloths move very slowly and can remain motionless for hours. Take your time to scan the forest thoroughly.
Move slowly and speak in whispers. Loud noises can startle sloths and cause them to freeze or move away.
Bring a camera with good zoom capabilities. Never use flash as it can startle the animals and is harmful to their sensitive eyes.
Our guides know the best locations and have years of experience finding sloths. They'll help you spot these well-camouflaged animals.
Sloths play a crucial role in forest ecosystems as seed dispersers and indicators of forest health. Their slow metabolism and specialized diet make them particularly vulnerable to habitat loss and climate change.
Join our expert guides for an ethical sloth viewing experience in the forests around Bijagua. Learn about these fascinating creatures while respecting their natural behavior and habitat.