10 Animals to Spot at Escaleras Escape
Escaleras Escape is located in the middle of the jungle making it a true animal lover’s paradise!
Here at Escaleras Escape you wake up to the sound of howler monkeys.
Drink your coffee amongst the toucans.
And if you’re lucky, you’ll find a sloth hanging around the property.
Our balconies double as elevated viewing platforms giving you a front row seat to some of Costa Rica’s most incredible wildlife experiences.
So kick back, relax. but keep your eyes open because Escaleras Escape’s top 10 jungle creatures can all be seen from the comfort of your own home!
The Black-Mandibled Toucan
Starting off our list, the Black-Mandibled Toucan is the largest species of toucans and the easiest to spot flying around. They have a high pitched call and can usually be seen during the morning hours and a couple hours before the sunsets.
2. The Howler Monkey
No need for an alarm clock…the howler monkey is the loudest land mammal on the planet. In fact, the only thing louder than the howler monkey is the blue whale! They hang out in big social groups and can often be seen jumping from tree to tree!
3. The Fiery Billed Aracari
The Fiery Billed Aracari is small in size and bright in color! They are social little birds and usually travel in small flocks.
4. The Sloth
The sloth is one of Costa Rica’s most famous wildlife species and has been spotted multiple times here at Escaleras Escape! They are nature’s slowest animal and spend 90% of their life hanging upside down. The sloth’s symbiotic relationship with the green algae growing on its fur make them hard to spot, but what a treat when you do!
5. The Pizote
The Pizote (or Coati in English) is a member of the raccoon family and are easily recognizable by their narrow snout and long ringed tail. These agile creatures can be found roaming the ground or climbing through trees.
6. Capuchin Monkeys
The Capuchin Monkeys or “White-Faced Monkeys” are extremely curious and agile creatures. They use their strong limbs and prehensile tails to swing from tree to tree and can often be found hanging out in big groups.
7. The Agouti
These tropical rodents look like larger sized guinea pigs and are known as seed dispensers. They are vital to the ecosystem as their forgotten seeds become the next generation of vegetation in the rainforest.
8. The Poison Dart Frogs
Although tiny, the poison dart frogs are easy to spot as they wear some of Earth’s most vibrant colors. They are typically green, but you can also be yellow, gold, copper, red, blue, and black as well. The poison found within the skin of poison dart frogs is used by Central and South American natives to poison the darts they use for killing animals.
9. The Ocelot
Of all Costa Rica’s wild cats the ocelot is the easiest one to spot. About twice the size of a house cat, the ocelot is the largest of the small wild cat species. Keep an eye out for these beautiful creatures near dusk/dawn and when driving around at night.
10. The Jaguar
The jaguar is the only animal on our list that has not been spotted by Escaleras Escape’s own eyes as of yet, however, they are out there. It’s incredibly rare to catch sight of these magnificent felines as they are extremely shy and try to avoid human interaction at all cost. Your best chance at spotting these creatures would be first light in the morning or driving home at night.
There you have it, Escaleras Escape’s top 10 animals to look for while visiting the property!
So, what do you think?!
Are you ready to escape to Escaleras?!