Sloth Wildlife Tour in Liberia, Costa Rica

A sloth tour from Liberia typically means a half- or full-day trip into nearby rainforest reserves. You'll spend time slowly walking forest trails with a guide who scans the canopy for sloths, howler monkeys, and birds. Most tours also stop at a working farm for a quick coffee or chocolate tasting and a short waterfall hike. Expect muddy boots, bug spray, and a lot of looking up. The sloths themselves move at their own pace; some days you see four or five, other days just one or two. It's calm rather than thrilling, which is exactly why many people enjoy it.

The dry season (December to April) is easiest for travel and offers better visibility, though you can still see sloths year-round. Expect to pay around $65–$110 per person from Liberia, depending on group size, inclusions, and whether transport is provided. Private tours sit at the higher end.

Pick the version that includes both sloth trekking and the farm visit if you want a varied day; skip the ones that add ziplining or long bus rides unless that's your thing. Bring binoculars if you have them and wear quick-dry clothes—cotton gets heavy fast when it rains.