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Jaguar Rescue Center
Type: Attractions, Family Friendly
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At the Jaguar Rescue Center in Playa Chiquita, a few kilometers south of Puerto Viejo, a primatologist and her herpatologist husband are a couple of passionate animal lovers who created the Jaguar... Read More
At the Jaguar Rescue Center in Playa Chiquita, a few kilometers south of Puerto Viejo, a primatologist and her herpatologist husband are a couple of passionate animal lovers who created the Jaguar Rescue Center in response to the community need for a place for the rescue of orphaned or injured animals, who are cared for and raised with a goal of releasing the animals back into the wild once rehabilitated. Recently, the center was caring for 37 baby sloths who were found abandoned by their mothers. The Jaguar Rescue Center accepts visitors every day except Sunday at 9:30 am or 11:30 am for 1.5 hour tours. There is a $15 suggested donation.
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EXPERT TIPS BY:
Sophia LaMonica
Costa Rica Local Expert
- Outdoor Activities: "Rain or shine, this is one place you will always have fun at when you visit- bring your camera, but hold on tight to it."
- Sightseeing: "Rain or shine, this is one place you will always have fun when you visit- bring your camera, but hold on tight to it."
- Tours and Excursions: "Rain or shine, this is one place you'll always have fun when you visit- bring your camera, but hold on tight to it."
- Things to Do with Kids: "Guided tours are at 9:30 and 11:30 everyday except Sunday."
- Best Attractions & Activities: "Tours are offered at 9:30 and 11:30 every day except Sunday."
- Best for Outdoor Activities Because: Visit orphaned baby sloths before they're released into the rainforest.
- Best for Sightseeing Because: At this hands-on sanctuary you'll get to look at and touch the friendly animals that lives here.
- Best for Tours and Excursions Because: Playtime with baby monkeys is a mutually rewarding experience not to be missed.
- Best for Things to Do with Kids Because: All ages are invited to watch and play with the monkeys here.
- Recommended as Best Attractions & Activities Because: Rain or shine, this is one place you will always have fun at when you visit, knowing you helped make a monkey's day.
