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Explore one of San José’s last urban forest patches with local biologists. This 2.5-hour walking tour on the University of Costa Rica campus focuses on sloths, birds, edible plants and city ecology—ideal for travelers who want authentic wildlife without leaving the city.
Explore one of San José’s last urban forest patches with local biologists. This 2.5-hour walking tour on the University of Costa Rica campus focuses on sloths, birds, edible plants and city ecology—ideal for travelers who want authentic wildlife without leaving the city.
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A shaded path threads between academic buildings and stands of mature trees on the University of Costa Rica campus, and within minutes the city sounds soften to a chorus of bird calls. Guided by young biologists, you walk slowly—eyes lifted for a sleeping sloth, ears tuned for a rapid flick of wings—and the urban pulse gives way to concentrated nature.
easy.
2–3 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; mainly flat walking with short sun-exposed sections
No—sloths are wild and often sleep in canopy; guides know hotspots but sightings depend on animal movement and season.
Tours typically meet at or near the University of Costa Rica campus in San Pedro; confirmation email provides exact meeting point and directions.
Yes; the walk is easy and short with frequent stops—suitable for families and most fitness levels, though strollers may be difficult on some paths.
Guides bring telescopes/binoculars, but bringing compact personal optics speeds up and personalizes viewing.
The University of Costa Rica campus was established on volcanic-derived soils and protected over decades, preserving patches of native forest within an expanding city.
The tour supports local conservation and research; a portion of proceeds funds Funga Conservation and helps maintain urban forest patches vital for biodiversity.
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