5 Animals to see on a tour of Costa Rica

Sloths

The best way to spot sloths is to look up. These sleepy animals spend most of their lives in the trees, but you might be surprised to learn that they like to swim every now and then.

Basilisk lizards

The basilisk lizard is often called the “Jesus Christ lizard” for its ability to walk on water. They have long toes on their back feet that, when running across the surface, help them stay afloat.

Spider monkeys

Like sloths, spider monkeys also spend most of their time in the trees. Their long, skinny arms make swinging from branch to branch a breeze, and they use their prehensile tails to hold on, too.

Sea turtles

Many sea turtles migrate to the beaches of Costa Rica to lay their eggs. They use earth’s magnetic fields for navigation and often return right to the very beaches where they were born!

Birds in every colour

Because Costa Rica is home to so many incredible species of birds, it’s nearly impossible to pick just one favourite. Resplendent quetzals are one of the most sought-after; they were even revered by the Aztecs!