Hummingbirds are generally very hard to notice as they are not bigger than 15 centimeters and have an incredible ability to flap their wing rapidly. This is where the signature humming sound comes from.

Presently, there are 50 different species of hummingbirds in this awesome country!

Costa Rica holds over 918 species of birds, 6 of which are endemic to the region.

Toucans are recognisable by their large and often colorful beaks while the flashy parrots with rainbow-colored wings you notice are macaws—the most intelligent bird species on the planet.

The common three-toed sloth spends most of the day sleeping, so they may be hard to spot but look up and listen for the rustling in the canopy treetops where sloths spend the majority of their time.

Fun fact—the fur of a sloth is actually an entire ecosystem in and of itself. Colonies of algae, fungi and the like give them a green-ish hue and makes them unappetizing to animals higher up in the food chain.

There are four species of monkeys native to Costa Rica: the white-faced capuchin, spider monkey, the squirrel monkey, and the howler monkey.

Howlers are among the largest of the Central America’s monkeys and, as their name suggests, they like to howl, especially at dawn and dusk. Their sounds might sound terrifying for the first few times as they are widely considered to be the loudest land animals.

Teacup sized Agalychnis callidryas are native to the rainforests of Costa Rica. Despite their conspicuous coloration, they are not venomous! Red-eyed tree frog’s startling neon-green bodies are just a way to create confusion and avoid predators.

Also native to Central America, these lemur-like creatures are officially part of the raccoon family. They are very good tree climbers and swimmers as their long tail serves as a balancing pole.

You’ll recognise them by their chirping sounds and long snout that helps them forage for insects and fruit. They will travel up to 2 km/ 1.2 miles per day to find food!