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Home/Destinations/Alajuela/Wildlife & Sloths

Wildlife & Sloth Tours

Meet the locals: tours visit wildlife sanctuaries and rescue centres around Alajuela where you can see sloths, monkeys, toucans and frogs up close, learning about Costa Rica’s rich biodiversity. A gentle nature encounter.

100 tours · prices per person, book with partner

San Jose Walking Nature Tour: Sloths, Birds and Trees
San Jose
San Jose Walking Nature Tour: Sloths, Birds and Trees
4.9(1,225)·2h 30min
from$35/ person
via Viator
Small Group Cultural Walking Tour in San Jose Costa Rica
San Jose
Small Group Cultural Walking Tour in San Jose Costa Rica
4.9(321)·3 hours
from$45/ person
via Viator
La Paz Waterfall Gardens and Wildlife Refuge Tour from San Jose
San Jose
La Paz Waterfall Gardens and Wildlife Refuge Tour from San Jose
4.8(318)·8–9 hours
from$135/ person
via Viator
RÍO CELESTE COMBO: River Tubing+Blue Waterfall+Exotic Wildlife
Alajuela
RÍO CELESTE COMBO: River Tubing+Blue Waterfall+Exotic Wildlife
5.0(235)·10–11 hours
from$149/ person
via Viator
Skip the Line: Rescate Wildlife Rescue Centre General Admission Ticket
Alajuela
Skip the Line: Rescate Wildlife Rescue Centre General Admission Ticket
4.8(226)·2–4 hours
from$35/ person
via Viator
Zipline Tour Arenal + Indigenous culture + FREE Thermal pools
Alajuela
Zipline Tour Arenal + Indigenous culture + FREE Thermal pools
4.8(174)·2 hours
from$65/ person
via Viator
Wildlife Refuge La Paz Waterfall Gardens Day Trip from San Jose
San Jose
Wildlife Refuge La Paz Waterfall Gardens Day Trip from San Jose
4.7(118)·8–9 hours
from$135/ person
via Viator
Visit Tortuga Island with Lunch from San José
−9%
Alajuela
Visit Tortuga Island with Lunch from San José
4.2(83)·12–15 hours
from$104$115/ person
via Viator
Shuttle from San Jose to La Fortuna
Alajuela
Shuttle from San Jose to La Fortuna
4.7(60)·4 hours
from$55/ person
via Viator
Rainforest Zip-Line Adventure – Braulio Carrillo, Costa Rica
−15%
San Jose
Rainforest Zip-Line Adventure – Braulio Carrillo, Costa Rica
4.8(53)·2h 30min
from$66$78/ person
via Viator
Day Trip from San Jose to Sloths & other wildlife Rescue Center
San Jose
Day Trip from San Jose to Sloths & other wildlife Rescue Center
4.7(46)·4 hours
from$150/ person
via Viator
Super Combo Tour: Waterfalls Gardens + Coffee Tour + Poás Volcano
San Jose
Super Combo Tour: Waterfalls Gardens + Coffee Tour + Poás Volcano
4.5(46)·9 hours
from$209/ person
via Viator
SJO Airport to La Fortuna Arenal Volcano Hotels Private Transfer
Alajuela
SJO Airport to La Fortuna Arenal Volcano Hotels Private Transfer
5.0(15)·3h–3h 20min
from$195/ person
via Viator
Semi Private La Paz Waterfall Gardens & Safari in Sarapiqui River from San Jose
San Jose
Semi Private La Paz Waterfall Gardens & Safari in Sarapiqui River from San Jose
5.0(13)·9 hours
from$225/ person
via Viator
Day Trip from San Jose to La Paz Waterfall Gardens & Safari in Sarapiqui River
San Jose
Day Trip from San Jose to La Paz Waterfall Gardens & Safari in Sarapiqui River
5.0(13)·10 hours
from$225/ person
via Viator
Costa Rica San José: Private Transfer to/from SJO Airport
Alajuela
Costa Rica San José: Private Transfer to/from SJO Airport
4.7(12)·20 min
from$17/ person
via Viator
Shuttle Service from San José, Costa Rica to Bocas del Toro, Panamá.
San Jose
Shuttle Service from San José, Costa Rica to Bocas del Toro, Panamá.
4.7(10)·10–11 hours
from$104/ person
via Viator
Rain forest Adventure to Rio Celeste Waterfall & Sloth Sanctuary
Alajuela
Rain forest Adventure to Rio Celeste Waterfall & Sloth Sanctuary
5.0(5)·4–7 hours
from$145/ person
via Viator
Guided Tour of Alajuela
Alajuela
Guided Tour of Alajuela
4.5(4)·1h 30min
from$20/ person
via Viator
Costa Rica SJO Airport to San José Hotels nearby Private Shuttle
Alajuela
Costa Rica SJO Airport to San José Hotels nearby Private Shuttle
5.0(3)·20 min–1h
from$50/ person
via Viator
Sloths and Coffee: Tour to a Wildlife Sanctuary and a Coffee Farm
San Jose
Sloths and Coffee: Tour to a Wildlife Sanctuary and a Coffee Farm
5.0(1)·5 hours
from$285/ person
via Viator
Guided Tour to the Animal Rescue Center in San José (sloth tour)
San Jose
Guided Tour to the Animal Rescue Center in San José (sloth tour)
5.0(1)·4 hours
from$160/ person
via Viator
From Bean to Cup Authentic Costa Rican Coffee Farm Tour
Alajuela
From Bean to Cup Authentic Costa Rican Coffee Farm Tour
2 hours
from$45/ person
via Viator
Private Driver Costa Rica Multi-Day Personalized Trip
Alajuela
Private Driver Costa Rica Multi-Day Personalized Trip
10 hours
from$375/ person
via Viator

Wildlife & Sloths in Alajuela — FAQ

Can you see sloths near Alajuela?
Yes — sanctuaries and rescue centres house rescued sloths.
What other wildlife can you see?
Monkeys, toucans, frogs and butterflies.
Are the sanctuaries ethical?
Reputable centres focus on rescue and rehabilitation.

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