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Our Sloth Tour is a guided walk through the private reserve at Proyecto Asís, on the road between Florencia and La Fortuna, about 27 km from downtown La Fortuna and the Arenal Volcano area. A naturalist guide finds the wild sloths that live freely in the trees, and a high-powered telescope brings them up close. You see both Costa Rican sloth species in their natural habitat.
- Duration
- About 1 hour 30 minutes
- Schedule
- Monday to Saturday, 10:30 am and 1:30 pm
- Price
- $35 adults · $25 kids 5–9 · free under 5
- 2027 rates
- $38 adults · $28 kids 5–9 · free under 5
- Language
- English. Spanish on request with at least 24 hours’ notice
- Check-in
- Please arrive 15 minutes early
- Location
- 500 m west of the Javillos crossroads, Florencia de San Carlos · Open in Google Maps
What you’ll see on the sloth tour
The trail through the reserve is easy and suits all ages. Your guide knows where the sloths like to rest and spots them high in the canopy, then sets up the telescope so everyone gets a clear, close view. With a phone scope, your guide can also take close-up photos with your own phone.
Along the way, four interpretive stations cover sloth biology, their conservation status and Proyecto Asís’s rehabilitation and release work. The sloths stay wild and undisturbed, so what you see is their natural behavior: resting, feeding and moving slowly through the branches.
The two sloth species of Costa Rica
Both Costa Rican species live in our reserve, and your guide will show you how to tell them apart:
- Brown-throated three-toed sloth (Bradypus variegatus): recognizable by its dark facial mask, it feeds on the leaves of specific trees and is often seen during the day.
- Hoffmann’s two-toed sloth (Choloepus hoffmanni): slightly larger and mostly nocturnal, with a broader diet of leaves, fruits and flowers.
Planning your visit from La Fortuna
The Sloth Tour fits easily into a morning or an afternoon around your other Arenal plans. Search “Proyecto Asís” on Google Maps or Waze. Free parking is available on site.
What to bring: comfortable clothing, tennis or hiking shoes, a poncho or rain jacket, bug repellent and water.
Traveling around the country? Read more about visiting our sloth sanctuary in Costa Rica.
Combine it with the Wildlife Tour
Add the Wildlife Tour and save 10%: you see the wild sloths of the reserve and meet the animals in our care at the sanctuary on the same visit. Sloth Tour + Wildlife Tour.
Frequently asked questions
How much does the sloth tour in La Fortuna cost?
$35 per adult and $25 for children aged 5 to 9. Children under 5 go free. The tour lasts about 1 hour 30 minutes.
What times does the sloth tour run?
Monday to Saturday at 10:30 am and 1:30 pm.
Can I hold or touch a sloth?
No. The sloths on this tour are wild and live freely in the trees. You watch them through a telescope, and your guide takes close-up photos for you with a phone scope.
Will I definitely see a sloth?
Sightings are very likely but cannot be guaranteed, because the sloths are wild. Our guides know where to look, and the vast majority of tours end with excellent sightings and close-up photos.
Is the sloth tour good for kids?
Yes. It is family-friendly, the trail is easy, and children under 5 go free.
How is the Sloth Tour different from the Wildlife Tour?
The Sloth Tour is a walk through our private reserve to see wild sloths. The Wildlife Tour visits the animals in our care at the sanctuary. You can book both together with a 10% discount.
How do I book?
Online with the button on this page, by WhatsApp at +506 8679-5867 or by phone at +506 4000-1553 (8 am to 5 pm Costa Rica time).
Do you offer private tours for groups?
Yes. Private tours with a dedicated guide can be arranged for groups. Contact us by WhatsApp or phone for pricing and times.
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