Bogarín Trail (Sloth Trail)

Tip

Self-guided entry is cash only; a guide with a spotting scope makes the sloths far easier to find.

Be careful

Stay on marked trails, carry water and rain gear, and don't touch or feed wildlife.

Places nearby

• Sloth Watching Trail La Fortuna (Sloth, Night and Coffee Tours)Parks & Wildlife · from $49Private trail 600 m east of the central park where guides use spotting scopes to find sloths; the same company runs night walks, birding and a coffee, cacao and sugar-cane tour with tastings.
• Antojería La StreetFood & CoffeeA casual downtown La Fortuna spot for Costa Rican food and antojitos, a favorite of travel bloggers looking for something other than tourist menus; think loaded tortillas with vegetables and guacamole.
• Soda MimaSodas & Local Food · from $5Popular soda behind the Arenal Container Hostel serving homemade casados and big breakfasts at budget prices, with a roomy covered terrace and a wall of guest art.
• Restaurante FortuneñoFood & CoffeeBig, busy open-air restaurant 200 m east of the central park, known for its wood-fired roast chicken (pollo fortuneño), ribs and Costa Rican plates.
• Chifa La Familia FelizFood & CoffeeUnassuming Peruvian-Chinese kitchen where chef Martin chats with guests and recommends dishes; known for causa rellena, pineapple chicken and wok noodles with a Costa Rican twist.
• Tierra Mía RestauranteFood & CoffeeSmall fusion restaurant in downtown La Fortuna known for grilled chicken breast, tenderloin, ceviche and sea bass in spinach pesto, plus passion-fruit juice and mint lemonade.