All the incredible Costa Rica animals make Costa Rica one of the most diverse countries in the world. Learn about sloths, monkeys, birds, tapirs and more!

Costa Rica Monkeys has 4 different monkey species, each unique in their own way. Whether you’re visiting the lowland jungles of Tortuguero or the misty mountains of Monteverde, you are bound to encounter at least a few of these monkey species.

We have put a list together of the most common snake species to be found from the Fer De Lance or Terciopelo to the Boa Constrictor. We have classified them in two ways to keep it simple: venomous and also non-venomous.

Sloths in Costa Rica. In addition to its dazzling beaches and lush rainforests, Costa Rica is famous for its adorable sloths! You simply cannot plan a vacation to Costa Rica without making time to see these unique and slow-moving creatures. Lucky for you, they are not hard to find!

Whales in Costa Rica. Whale watching has become a very popular tour, and everyone is amazed at the sight of these amazing marine mammals. The main species of whale that you will see in Costa Rica is the Humpback whale, Pseudo Orca Whale, and Pilot whales.

Costa Rica birds are classified in several different ways including (Endemic) or common to Costa Rica, (Accidental) apart of other countries, and (Introduced) Species introduced by humans to Costa Rica.

The White Nosed Coati, also known as Coatimundi or the local term, Pizote, is very well-known in Costa Rica. Coatis are exotic animals that inhabit forested areas in Central America. They are found through most of Costa Rica, especially near the coast. You will mostly see them in the rainforest, dry forest, or cloud forest.

Costa Rica Jaguars are one of the most endangered animals of Costa Rica, along with their cousins, Pumas, Ocelots, Margays, and Jaguarundi.

Butterflies are one of the most colorful creatures of Costa Rica. With 1500 different species of Butterfly and 12 000 different species of moths, the numbers are staggering. Costa Rica has 90% of all Central American species and 18 percent of the total earth’s population.

The Giant Ant Eater is found from Guatemala, through Central and South America to Argentina. It is currently a very rare animal in Central America, including Costa Rica, where they are in imminent danger of extinction. Recently there are only reports in Corcovado and the San Ramón Forest Reserve.