Puerto Viejo's walking tour: Sloth spoting guaranteed
Overview
Available languages
2 hours 10 minutes
Mobile ticket
This guided tour is the perfect introduction for any traveler visiting Puerto Viejo for the first time.
Discover local nature. Learn about history, and geology on a tour suitable for all ages and skill levels.
Choose between morning or afternoon departures, and enjoy the chance to see sloths and visit a secret viewpoint.
After an informative instruction about everything you need to know about traveling in Puerto Viejo we will start the walk along an easy trail. Watch for wildlife along the way: crabs, howler monkeys, iguanas, sloths, and a diverse range of sea birds. As we walk, hear stories about the geological structure of the caribbean of Costa Rica, and find out what makes this place so unique. Go back in time and learn the history of the first settlements, pirates stories and the Bribri indigenous people.
We finish at a view point with an incredible panoramic view of the Caribbean Sea and Cocles island before we walk back looking for more wildlife.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
You will walk along a coastal path learning about history, native plants and keeping you look out for native animals that live here. We will also give you all the information you need about Puerto Viejo to maximize your visit on the Caribbean side of Costa Rica.
Playa Cocles
Before we turn back we will enjoy a hidden and magical viewpoint of Cócles Island. You'll learn about The pirates that used to visit this Coast and The geology of this interesting place.
Options
Puerto Viejo's walking tour: Sloth spoting guaranteed
What‘s Included
Guide
Bottled water
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
18 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
The tour was amazing!! We...
Taylor C,May 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour was amazing!! We went on a rainy morning so we were able to see many sloths (about 10), lots of which were active trying to get to higher branches. Our guide Lynch was so knowledgeable and even found a sloth with her baby!! Fantastic experience!
Of course take the tour
M4654CCirenes,Mar 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Elmer is a lovely, knowledgeable guide with a good sense of humor and a sensitivity to our needs. We saw sloths, monkeys, herons, spiders and learned about Puerto Viejo culture
So many sloths 😍
ce b,Jan 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My guide was punctual and told me a lot about the nature and history of Puerto Viejo. We spotted 14 sloths, monkeys, iguana and amser reptile. His knowledge of the plants was enormous. I had a nice educational walk.
We saw at least 10 sloths!
sofim204,Dec 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A super nice experience, with the help of binoculars and the mini telescope, you see up close all the sloths The road is in silver covered by trees so you don't get hit by the sun and heat Elmer was a great guide with great ability to see lazy at a long distance I highly recommend this activity
Without guide various animals not discovered.
Julian T,Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00An interesting tour on the beach of Puerto Viejo. If I had walked the route alone, I probably wouldn't have seen a single sloth. My guide spotted every animal, no matter how well camouflaged, in treetops and branches with the naked eye, no matter how far away. Unbelievable! He had a lot of interesting information about the animals we saw. A worthwhile tour.
Amazing!!! We saw 15 sloths
laurenaZ9180YD,Oct 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing experience, we saw around 15 sloths and even a mother and baby. It was so surreal and would be really hard to spot if it wasn’t for our expert guide Elmer
Highly recommend this tour!
X8652SCabbyb,Apr 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Book this tour!!!! Me and my husband were dying to see some sloths and Lynch was great in showing us where to find them - we saw over 15 on our tour! It’s a nice walk through the jungle with great views. Lynch was very informative and we learned a lot!
Incredible walking sloth tour!
andisnc,Apr 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great beach walking tour in Puerto Viejo with our guide Lynch. Our son is sloth obsessed and Lynch helped us find 15 sloths on our 2 hour tour. It was incredible. We really appreciated all the information he gave us about Puerto Viejo and the biodiversity of the area. I would give six stars if I could!
Great experience!
767jacquiej,Apr 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is the perfect activity to do when you arrive in the Puerto Viejo area. Our guide, Esteban was amazing. He spent over 2 hours with us on the most beautiful trail amid the jungled beach. He educated us about the abundant flora and fauna, as well as the history of the area. This was the perfect activity for our first day in Puerto Viejo, but it is a great opportunity at any time in your stay there!
Great.
Voyage42004999635,Mar 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00He told us and showed us many things. It was very interesting I recommend it to anyone who has interest in nature dues to do!
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