Costa Rica is full of nature and beauty, in fact it is one of the richest corners of the globe. The small country of Central America is undoubtedly one of the best places to visit if you want guaranteed natural encounters of any kind. The beauty is that you don’t necessarily have to travel far to find them, many people just walk out of their hotel and come face to face with fascinating creatures of all kinds.
1-Sloths
Sloths are animals that are part of the toothless family, as are anteaters and armadillos, although they actually do have teeth. They are known to most for their incredible slowness: rest assured a photo of a sloth will never be moved. Sloths have become somewhat of a popular animal in recent years, with people appreciating and indulging their slow, lazy pace of life. The graceful creature later became a symbol of Costa Rica, with its “pura vida” view of life mirroring the country itself. Their slowness is scientifically measured: they travel at a speed of 0.24 kilometers per hour. The head of sloths also has a particular feature: it can rotate up to 270 degrees, thus being able to see the whole environment around it. They have a low body temperature, which is why they love the heat. Sloths can live up to 40 years thanks to the microorganisms they develop in the coat that protects them from disease....