Rio Celeste
Sloth Garden
See wild two-toed and three-toed sloths in their natural habitat — a private forest reserve on the road from La Fortuna to Rio Celeste. Not a zoo. Never caged. Always wild.
Why Visit Our Private Trails in Katira?
We offer an intimate, ethical wildlife experience that the national park simply cannot match. Here’s what makes the Sloth Garden different.
Guaranteed Sloth Sightings
Our expert naturalist guides use professional high-end spotting scopes so you get crisp, close-up views — and stunning photos straight from your phone. No expensive camera gear required.
Avoid the National Park Crowds
Tenorio Volcano National Park caps visitors at 1,200 people per day. Our private reserve offers a peaceful, intimate nature experience where you’ll hear birds, not crowds.
Accessible for All
Fully paved access via Route 4 — no 4×4 or all-terrain vehicle required. Easy to reach from La Fortuna, Bijagua, or Liberia. Trails are flat and family-friendly.
Authentic Wildlife Encounters Await
From solo hikes to expert-guided sloth tours and thrilling night walks — there’s an adventure for every kind of traveler.
Trail Entrance
Explore our private trails at your own pace. Perfect for photographers and independent adventurers.
Sloth Watching Tour
90-minute guided walk with a certified naturalist. Spotting scopes included. Guaranteed sightings.
Jungle Night Walk
2-hour nocturnal adventure. Red-eyed tree frogs, vipers, and the mystery of the rainforest after dark.
Beyond Sloths — A World of Wildlife
The humid lowlands of Guatuso create a perfect microclimate for an extraordinary variety of wildlife. Every visit reveals something new.
Two-Toed Sloths
Hoffman’s Two-Toed Sloth, the larger, more nocturnal species
Three-Toed Sloths
Brown-Throated Three-Toed Sloth, most active in daylight
Poison Dart Frogs
Blue Jean Frogs & glass frogs in vivid colour
Blue Morpho Butterflies
Iridescent wings flash through the forest canopy
Toucans & Birds
Over 80 bird species recorded on the property
Reptiles & Snakes
Bocaracá Viper and other fascinating species (safely observed)
Wild & Free
«This is not a zoo. Our sloths live and move freely through the Cecropia trees of our private forest reserve.»
Family-owned since 2018
Your Wildlife Stop on Route 4
Perfectly positioned on the road from La Fortuna to Rio Celeste. No detour needed — we’re right on your route.
We stopped here on our way to Rio Celeste and it became the highlight of the entire trip. The guide found three sloths in 20 minutes — something we’d never managed in five trips to Costa Rica. The spotting scope photos blew everyone at home away.
Plan Your Visit to Rio Celeste
Ready to Meet the Sloths?
Book your tour today or contact us on WhatsApp for last-minute reservations. Pura Vida!