Cahuita National Park, on Costa Rica's laid-back Caribbean coast, has a flat coastal trail running between rainforest and beach where sloths hang in the trees just above the path. Entry works on a donation basis at the Kelly Creek gate, making it one of the best value wildlife walks in the country. Sloths are here year-round, with the drier spells around February to April and September to October the pleasantest.
Cahuita National Park, on Costa Rica's laid-back Caribbean coast, has a flat coastal trail running between rainforest and beach where sloths hang in the trees just above the path. Entry works on a donation basis at the Kelly Creek gate, making it one of the best value wildlife walks in the country. Sloths are here year-round, with the drier spells around February to April and September to October the pleasantest.
Up to 84% sighting chance in Cahuita National Park, Caribbean Coast, Costa Rica. Best months: February, March, September.
Yes, the flat coastal trail passes many low trees where sloths rest, and guides at the gate know the current animals.
The Kelly Creek entrance runs on a voluntary donation, typically around 5 to 10 USD per person (2026 prices).
The coastal path runs about 8 kilometres one way to Puerto Vargas, but sloths are often seen in the first kilometre.
Howler and capuchin monkeys, raccoons, iguanas and abundant birds along the same trail.
