What animals might you see in Costa Rica that will not the US?

Costa Rica is one of the most amazing places on Earth when it comes to biodiversity because of it being in between of North and South America. Because of the country's unique location there's some animals that can only be found here. These exotic animals call Costa Rica home:

Capuchin monkeys: 3 out of five species of this primate can be found here.

Baird's Tapir: The largest terrestrial animal in Central America that's related to rhinos.

Green Macaw: This vibrant species of parrots are known for their impressive wingspan.

Three-Toed Sloth: Unlike the ones living in North America. These slow animals can often be spotted chilling and hanging from the trees here in many parks in Costa Rica.

Tucans: This popular type of tropical bird can best be observed in Tortuguero, Costa Rica

Poison Dart Frogs: Yes! Despite its dangerous, yet mesmerizing nature you can find these frogs in different ecosystems, such as rainforests of the lowlands on Costa Rica's Caribbean side including Monteverde or the Arenal Volcano National Park. While there's nothing to worry when visiting Costa Rica with their poison it helps to use them to appreciate them from a distance to keep those bright and beautiful frogs safe and undisturbed in their natural habitat.