La Fortuna Sloths & Birds Hike
Nestled amidst the vibrant rainforests of La Fortuna, this incredible wildlife hike provides a unique opportunity to observe and learn about one of the world's most beloved creatures – the sloth. With their languid movements and endearing demeanor, sloths captivate visitors with an undeniable charm. As you traverse the lush and privately owned Mariolas trail with your bilingual guide, keep your eyes peeled for these gentle creatures lounging among the treetops.
With their unhurried lifestyle, these gentle creatures have captivated the hearts of nature enthusiasts worldwide
Discover The Tranquil World of Sloths
Led by experienced and knowledgeable guides, the La Fortuna Sloths & Birds Hike begins with a leisurely 1.25 mile (2 km) stroll through the area’s well-maintained trails. As you explore the lush surroundings, your guide will share fascinating insights about the sloths' behavior and characteristics with you.
Let The Chill Vibes Guide Your Journey
One of the most captivating aspects of this short adventure is the chance to witness sloths in their natural habitat. Both two and three-toed sloths call the protected and privately owned Mariolas Trail home.
Daylight loving three-toed sloths can be observed leisurely hanging from tree branches as they slowly munch on a variety of leaves.
It’s not uncommon to see baby and adolescent sloths clinging to their mothers high in the canopy. Meanwhile, nocturnal two-toed sloths spend their afternoons nestled amongst the treetops as they peacefully snooze the day away.
Be One With Nature
As you make your way through the lush trail accompanied by your naturalist guide, keep your eyes peeled for a diverse array of exotic birds and other wildlife that can be spotted here. Bird songs, scampering iguanas, and colorful flora add to the enchanting ambiance of the rainforest.
With local transportation from central La Fortuna (zone 1) included, the La Fortuna Sloths and Birds Hike is truly an adventure of relaxation and enjoyment of the natural world.
Embark on a journey that is sure to leave a lasting appreciation for the remarkable sloths and exotic birds of Costa Rica.
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Sloths & Birds Hike REVIEWS
Brandon Donovan
We saw 5 sloths (one with a baby) and now that is my son's favorite animal!! Thank you for one of our favorite memories in life. Pura Vida!!
Autumn S
Great experience!! Saw several wildlife beside the sloths!! The guides took some amazing pictures for us to capture this memory forever...THANK YOU
Amanda Weldon
We saw sloths sleeping, macaws and more birds! Our guide helped everyone take cool pictures of the animals, which was a plus! Highly recommend this tour and company!!
Dave Anderson
Our favorite tour in Costa Rica so far! The animals are pretty and we love your country. Recommend 10/10!!
Derek Cooley
This was our first activity in La Fortuna, and we loved it!! Our guide was knowledgeable and fun. The walk was also not challenging. I highly recommend it.
Linda White
We took our kids on the sloth territory hike, and they loved it. the guide was patient and answered all their questions.
Blanca R
The guides were fantastic, and seeing sloths in the wild was a dream come true. Highly recommended for families.
Greg S
If you love nature, this is the hike for you! The trials were well-maintained, and we spotted both sloths and beautiful tropical birds.
Dana W
Amazing Wildlife experience! We saw several sloths in their natural habitat, along with other wildlife.
Jessica Hughes
We saw sloths, birds, two frogs a lizard and a monkey! Highly recommended.
James Burgess
Great guide. Recommended
Amelia Wilson
It's amazing how slow these animals move. We watched one sloth chewing the same leaf for about 5 minutes! They are very cute.
Douglas Manning
This was a lot of fun for our family
Kyle Lowery
This is a great tour for seeing sloths in the wild. The hike wasn't too strenuous and we had a great time.
Mia Robinson
We saw a sloth with her baby in the tree tops. It was so sweet! Love this tour.
Ryan Quinn
Perfect nature hike! Recommended.
John & Candice Nelson
The forest was beautiful and our guide was really informative. Recommended!
Maria Sandoval
We went to the sloth sanctuary in Monteverde and then we did this sloth territory in La Fortuna. Incredible wildlife!
Martha Church
My daughter is crazy about sloths. When we saw this tour, we knew we had to book it. This was a lot of fun. We saw several sloths and the tour guide told my daughter amazing facts about them. She was completely mesmerized! Excellent family adventure!
