Not every animal experience offered to international travelers is ethical. But the sloth preserve in the Costa Rican rainforest is a unique nature experience that animal-lovers can feel good about. And after chilling with sloths until your heart’s content, there is so much more to do in the vicinity. Keep reading to find out about how and where you can witness Costa Rican sloths in their natural habitat.

Nayara Gardens: An Oasis In The Costa Rican Rainforest

The Sloth Preserve And Other Environmental Experiences

Cross The Bridge To Nayara Springs

Across the bridge running from the edge of Nayara Gardens is its sister property Nayara Springs. The boutique hotel offers the same spectacular views of the Costa Rican rainforest and all the luxurious amenities you’d expect of a five-star resort. Guests can enjoy two immense infinity pools where they can relax as they look for macaws, hummingbirds, and toucans in the forest. Nayara Springs is also home to two restaurants: AmorLoco and Mis Amores. While the former serves romantic gourmet dinners by candlelight, the latter is a Mediterranean bistro set on an outdoor terrace with views of the volcano. Lodgings at Nayara Springs, one of the world’s top destinations for honeymooners, come in the way of adults-only private villas that make use of indigenous furniture and modern amenities. Complimentary services of the Spring Villas include a private host, fresh fruit and a breakfast buffet, a twice-daily housekeeping service, and a laundry service. They also feature a lavish king bed, a plunge pool connected to natural mineral hot springs, and a private terrace for the ultimate experience in luxury. Guests at Nayara Springs also have access to a spa offering a number of treatments and experiences for individuals and couples. Boasting massages and skin treatments, the spa is the ideal place to relax and rejuvenate before re-joining the outside world beyond the rainforest. NEXT: 15 Unreal Jungle Photos Captured By Tourists In Costa Rica