There is nothing cuter than a baby three-toed sloth, especially when you are observing it in its natural habitat. See sloths and more on this relaxing tour. Explore the rainforests near Lake Arenal and the Arenal Volcano, where you can observe sloths in their natural environment; there also is an additional area of 3 hectares of accessible trails to explore, great for all ages. During the daytime, the walking trail runs 600 meters in a circular shape and is accessible to everyone. Here you can appreciate the biodiversity of plants, amphibians, mammals, reptiles, and insects, among others.    The ecological reserve additionally has another path of natural regeneration that culminates in a tree nursery. During this tour, you can see the butterfly farm and a natural lagoon. There is also a Maleku Indigenous Cultural House, a garden of medicinal plants and orchids, as well as world-class birdwatching.

If you are vacationing in Guanacaste, you have to visit Arenal Volcano National Park. This nature preserve is home to a plethora of various wildlife habitats. And many of those are specifically for tropical birds! The position of Costa Rica as a bridge between North and South America and its national policies for nature conservation offers visitors the opportunity to spot an extensive variety of birds and wildlife. An extra plus is the fact that Costa Rica is an important way station for migratory birds: for example, during its dry season, many thousands of waterbirds come from North and South America, and all over the world, because for that period of time Costa Rica has a warm climate, perfect for a three-month stay. And then it's up and away to points around the globe. Costa Rica and its conservationist policies thus are very important for the planet's overall natural health, transforming it into a unique experience for nature lovers in general and a must-go destination for bird lovers.

This exciting two part tour starts with a beautiful ATV ride. Follow the trails around the Pacific Coast, stopping to see some beautiful vistas, beach fronts and natural beauty. Or head up the mountains on the monkey trail towards Diamante Eco-Park and ascend to an elevation of 1240' before dropping back down to sea level and going to Diamante. This is a great activity for the whole family, there is something for all ages!   Diamante Animal Sanctuary is the largest in Guanacaste, built in partnership with La Paz Waterfall Gardens. Diamante is home to the widest variety of species in one location. The habitats are designed to provide a natural setting for the animals while allowing guests to interact and enjoy up close and safe viewing. At the Sanctuary are sloths, monkeys, jaguars, toucans, and more. The sanctuary is also home to a world-class wildcat habitat, and butterfly observatory.

Orphaned and rescued monkeys need your attention, please don't leave them hanging. Hop on an ATV to explore either the mountains or beaches local to the area and visit our Monkey Sanctuary. This is one of our most popular activities. The Monkey Sanctuary: With the encroachment of civilization into their natural habitat the number or orphaned monkeys has risen in recent years and the numbers keep going up. Your tour includes a fee that we pay to help with the upkeep and care of the sanctuary. Orphaned baby monkeys are not always adopted by another family of monkeys, but if they are found in time they are brought here. They usually haven't developed the skills to survive in the wild, so the Monkey Sanctuary becomes their permanent home. Here you will be able to visit with a number of different monkey species, including the famous Howler Monkey. The Monkey Sanctuary rescues more than just monkeys. There is a petting zoo with sheep, horses, and other rescued animals.

Explore the Costa Rican jungle landscape on your own ATV mountain tour. Our experienced tour guides will take you on a true adventure through the winding jungle roads. On this tour, you will have the opportunity to enjoy the thrill of driving your ATV through the photo-perfect back trails of Guanacaste's famous jungle-covered mountains. After climbing the mountains we can stop to see breathtaking views from around 1200' foot elevations, and continue the adventure along Guanacaste's back roads. These biodiverse mountain areas are teeming with tropical wildlife; and if you are lucky you might see all kinds of different species of birds, butterflies, monkeys, and maybe even jungle cats. After the ATV adventure, head to our Sloth Sanctuary and discover one of the most fascinating creatures of Costa Rica - sloths in their natural habitat. The Sloth Sanctuary is the perfect place to end a tour and observe the sloths in action! Did you know there are two types of Sloths? Two-toed and Three-toed.

Experience one of Guanacaste’s greatest natural wonders: sloths in their native habitat. Driving from the lowlands of Guanacaste, at the base of majestic active volcanoes, snaking between the giant Miravalles and Tenorio volcanos, you will cross the continental divide and enter into Bijagua. Bijagua means “two waters” and is named after the influence of the climate and the rain on the area. This is a nature hikers' paradise, replete with the biodiversity for which Costa Rica is famous. And, of course, the sloths, hanging from the trees and branches, always "smiling." Usually, mothers will be carrying their babies. Bijagua also provides the perfect climate and rainforest environment for exotic reptiles and frogs, like the Red Eyed Frog, Green-and-Black Poison Arrow Frog, Blue Jeans Frog. For wildlife lovers, put this on your “Must-Do” list while visiting Costa Rica. Did you know that Sloths spend 90% of their time upside down?

Join us for a wonderful ornithological adventure. There are dry forests, cloud forest, arid mountain peaks, humid lowlands, mangroves and coral reefs that attract totally different species but that also are easily accessible by visitors. Our certified naturalist guides can take you to great areas to add to your bird count. Central America, in general, and Costa Rica, in particular, are in a privileged geographical position, making the region a planetary birding paradise.    Costa Rica has 12 of the planet’s 18 different life zones and a wide range of micro-climates. And a count of 930 species observed in Costa Rica, one of the highest such counts for any country. Many birding groups have identified over 100 species in a single day's outing in various Costa Rican locations; 150-specie days have been reported. Some highlights are Quetzals, Macaws, Toucans, Tanagers, Eagles, aquatic birds, hummingbirds and Manakins.

The position of Costa Rica as a bridge between North and South America and its national policies for nature conservation offers visitors the opportunity to spot an extensive variety of birds and wildlife. An extra plus is the fact that Costa Rica is an important way station for migratory birds: for example, during its dry season, many thousands of waterbirds come from North and South America, and all over the world, because for that period of time Costa Rica has a warm climate, perfect for a three-month stay.    And then it's up and away to points around the globe. Costa Rica and its conservationist policies thus are very important for the planet's overall natural health, transforming it into a unique experience for nature lovers in general and a must-go destination for birders. Contact our online guides for more information about birding possibilities in Guanacaste province or around Costa Rica.

Diamante’s Animal Sanctuary is the largest such refuge in all of Guanacste, built in partnership with La Paz Waterfall Gardens. Our professional team of workers have designed these habitats to provide a natural setting for the animals while still allowing tourists to observe and interact with them without disturbing natural habitats. It is discouraged to feed the animals as this will alter their eating habits.   This is a family friendly and educational tour that will give you access to a large variety of animals in need. Many of the animals in our care were born in other wildlife management programs or for scientific research, and are no longer able to survive and thrive in the wild. At the sanctuary there are sloths, monkeys, jaguars, toucans, pumas, various species of reptiles and other tropical birds. As well as a world-class butterfly observatory, wildcat habitat, and even an area dedicated to the frogs of Costa Rica - yes even the poisonous ones!   

Diamante is a world-class habitat for rescued animals that are in need of care and are not fit for life in the natural environment. They have a qualified and dedicated team that cares for each and every animal in this sanctuary. Some of the animals were born in custody for programs of scientific and educational purposes, others were rescued and directed by the authorities of Costa Rica. The unique design of the sanctuary allows guests to witness nature in its purest form, teaching visitors about key aspects of biology, ecology and natural history of the animals. The bilingual team is also known for excellent customer service and focus on raising awareness among people and showing everyone the importance of respect and protection of wildlife and nature. You will see a big variety of toucans, small birds, reptiles and butterflies, as well as sloths, monkeys and even pumas. In the blue butterfly garden you will feel like you're living in a fairy tale, you will be inside a world-class butterfly observatory. This is not only a beautiful, unforgettable experience, but also an educational one!

Las Hornillas Volcanic Activity Center is located on the slopes of Miravalles volcano; here you can observe hot water springs, bubbling mud holes, fumaroles and steam boilers. Surround yourself with the therapeutic properties of the famous mineral clay and the warm water of the hot springs while you enjoy the wonderful landscape of this region of Costa Rica.    Our tour includes a visit to the Volcano's Miravalles rainforest. Here you can take a horseback ride as you move into Miravalles private volcano reserve. Enjoy this adventure in the rainforest, with hanging bridges and trails where you may visit waterfalls such as Catarata Escondida (Hidden Waterfall). This stunning and isolated mountain is a reserve for all nature lovers. This reserve is home to many species of tropical birds that thrive throughout Costa Rica, just a small portion of the flora and fauna of this beautiful region. 

Monkey Park is a non-profit foundation that has made itself available to the indigenous wildlife of Costa Rica in order to provide a safe and experienced environment for the local wildlife’s rehabilitation and release needs. Its staff and program have been expertly tailored to benefit a balanced ecology by providing educational opportunities for visitors in order to help curve the current rate of decline of much of the fauna that is necessary to maintain the healthy ecosystem that this wonderful country has to offer. Through its unique eco-tourism offerings, Monkey Park hopes to positively impact its environment before it is too late to make a difference. Exhibits are carefully thought out and meticulously designed in order to both provide the public with an exciting experience while maintaining the basic concepts of animal welfare in mind; these include nutrition, enrichment, and propagation while being ever so mindful of the need to maintain genetic diversity. Simply put, animals at Monkey Park are set up to allow the opportunity to behave as they would in the wild.

We will take you on jungle trails through the mountain terrain, and through densely populated biodiverse habitats for various species of tropical birds, reptiles, and even monkeys. The tour is also suitable for nature lovers, where you can spot different species of trees, flowers, and other tropical flora along the way while you enjoy the beauty of Costa Rica's gorgeous Pacific Ocean coast. Make sure to have the passenger keep the camera ready to capture some memories!   After the exciting buggy tour we will bring you to visit the Monkey Sanctuary - Your tour includes a fee that we pay to help with the upkeep and care of the sanctuary. Orphaned baby monkeys are not always adopted by another family of monkeys, but if they are found in time they are brought here. The Monkey Sanctuary rescues more than just monkeys. There is also a petting area with sheep, horses, and other rescued animals.

About the Congo Trail Monkey Sanctuary: With the encroachment of civilization into their natural habitat the number of orphaned monkeys has risen in recent years and the numbers keep going up. Your tour includes a fee that we pay to help with the upkeep and care of the sanctuary. Orphaned baby monkeys are not always adopted by another family of monkeys, but if they are found in time they are brought here. They usually haven't developed the skills to survive in the wild, so the Monkey Sanctuary becomes their permanent home.    Here you will be able to visit with a number of different monkey species, including the famous Howler Monkey. The Monkey Sanctuary rescues more than just monkeys. There are sheep, horses, and other rescued animals. This is a perfect tour to get you and your family out of the hotel or resort for an afternoon and get in touch with nature.

Las Pumas refuge is the largest animal shelter in Latin America, housing big cats such as pumas and jaguars, but also monkeys, tropical birds, and others. Las Pumas rescues animals that will no longer be able to survive in the wild and gives them a home. It's also a nature lovers' paradise, with a myriad of trails to follow. After this great kickoff to your day, it'll be a quick drive to the town of Bijagua to enjoy a delicious Costa Rican lunch before entering "sloth territory."    Bijagua is a special place to observe the two different kinds of sloths in Costa Rica: both the two-toed and three-toed species. Located on the eastern slopes of the Miravalles and Tenorio volcanos, the panoramic views of Costa Rica's topography are amazing. Keep your eyes open and you could spot a plethora of wildlife in their natural habitat. This is a family friendly adventure, so bring the whole family and share this memorable experience.

Our Sanctuary is completely open to the public. Come see Pumas living in their natural habitat albeit in a controlled environment. Here is where we maintain the animals that couldn’t go back to nature because of various reasons. Sometimes animals with physical injuries can no longer fend for themselves, or animals once illegally kept as “pets” that got used to humans and can no longer survive in the wild. Each animal lives in a naturalized enclosure and each one has a different story behind their rescue that explains why they remain in captivity. This is a perfect family friendly activity. Spend a few hours at the sanctuary and learn about the Pumas of Costa Rica, as well as how they are protected and cared for. These sanctuaries can be found all throughout Costa Rica as the country is very environmentally conscious and knows that the best thing is to keep the ecosystem clean and intact.

Our naturalist guides can take you to great areas in Rincon de la Vieja National Park to add to your bird count. Central America, in general, and Costa Rica, in particular, are in a privileged geographical position, making the region a planetary birding paradise. The equatorial country is inserted between tropical areas, making it an important host for a wide variety of fauna and flora species. Birds are one of the biggest animal groups in Costa Rica - both resident and migratory flock here from all parts of the world.   Costa Rica has 12 of the planet’s 18 different life zones and a wide range of micro-climates. One respected catalog recently posted a count of 930 species observed in Costa Rica. Many birding groups have identified over 100 species in a single day's outing in various Costa Rican locations; 150-species days have been reported. Some highlights are Quetzals, Macaws, Toucans, Tanagers, Eagles, aquatic birds, hummingbirds and Manakins.

Do you want to see sloths, tropical birds, and spider monkeys while you soar through the air amongst the treetops? The Spider Monkey Canopy tour combines 100's of meters of zip-lines and platforms with hanging bridges for a truly unique and thrilling adventure. Our professional zip-line guides will fit you for your harness, helmet and other safety equipment, then you will listen to an important safety speech detailing the do's and don'ts of zip-lining and then you are ready to fly through the canopy. Feel the thrill as you finally get hooked up to your first zip-line and are set free to zip down 100's of meters of cable suspended between giant Guanacaste trees. Keep on the lookout for families of monkeys foraging in the canopy for mangoes, bananas and other types of food. Between each zip-line, there are platforms that will lead you to the next step until you finally reach the end of the canopy tour. This course is a must visit while in Costa Rica.

Welcome to Bijagua de Upala! Located in northern Costa Rica within the Guanacaste and Tenorio volcano geography. This area stays lush and green year-round. From the beginning of the tour you'll already feel at home, with mountain views and a rural feeling that comes with the soothing sensation of a connection with nature. On this tour you will visit two different Sloth Sanctuaries, where you'll get to see and experience more about the national symbol of Costa Rica. There are two species of these lovely animals, two and three toed ones, and they are abundant. There are many fun facts about sloths you should know about, for example, sloths are three times stronger than us. They are also faster in water than on land. Sloths are not just looks, they are adorable but strong, slow but resilient. This tour will give you knowledge and the opportunity to experience many different species of flowers, trees and animals in their natural ecological habitat.

At Monkey Park, we have recently begun implementing new non-imprinting methods of animal welfare to our rehabilitation-to-release programs. We have done this by considering the following question: How has nature survived for millions of years? The answers, through remarkable intelligence and a naturally elusive tendency to distance themselves from humans, have prompted us to attempt to do the same. By minimizing our contact with wild animals, we are able to dramatically increase the animal survival rate after successful rehabilitation. Since any ecosystem depends on a healthy and complete species selection, we rehabilitate only wild animals that are able to contribute to the natural gene bank. Monkey Park Foundation is an independent, non-profit organization operating in Portegolpe, Costa Rica. And is not affiliated with any other organizations or businesses.

The Amazing Original Zip-Line Tour lets you ride all eleven zip-lines as well as cross three hanging bridges, all while surrounded by the gorgeous expanse of the diverse forest of Guanacaste. Or for the adrenaline junkie, The Extreme Zip-Line Tour, including radical attractions such as our Tarzan Swing and Superman zip-lines. If you are in Costa Rica to see her beautiful Gold Coast, you will be led to some secluded beaches only accessible by ATV; splash in the waves or get a tan! Or, if you are seeking more of a feel for the natural environment of Guanacaste, we will ride through the rustic mountain country of this beautiful region; keep your eyes and ears open for the sights and sounds of the wild! Lastly, your adventure will culminate with a visit to The Monkey Sanctuary; this will not be your typical zoo experience. Orphaned baby monkeys are not always adopted by another family. They usually haven't developed the skills to survive in the wild, so the Monkey Sanctuary becomes their permanent home.