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Celebrate International Sloth Day with Us at Café Rico in Puerto Viejo
October 20 marks International Sloth Day, and here at Café Rico, we’re celebrating one of our most beloved visitors—the wild sloth who calls our jungle café home.
Tucked into the vibrant landscape of Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica, Café Rico is more than a place to get the best breakfast and coffee in town. It’s also a haven for wildlife—especially for the three-toed sloth who often lounges in the trees above our garden or takes shelter near our kitchen during tropical rain.
A Local Sloth Celebrity
Sloths are native to Costa Rica’s Caribbean coast and a symbol of the laid-back lifestyle that defines our community. Here at Café Rico, our leafy trees provide the perfect place for one of these gentle creatures to nap, climb, and charm our guests.
Whether you’re enjoying your morning coffee or browsing our book exchange, keep your eyes on the treetops—you might just spot a sloth doing what it does best: taking it slow.
“Stop in for a cup of coffee at Café Rico while admiring their resident, a wild sloth who often takes shelter in the café’s kitchen when it rains.” — Welcome to Sloth Town
A Jungle Café Like No Other
Our shaded, open-air café is surrounded by lush vegetation and native flora, making it an ideal spot to experience Costa Rica’s wildlife up close. From colorful birds and hummingbirds to frogs and butterflies, nature is always part of the experience at Café Rico.
To learn more about the animals and atmosphere that make our space so special, read about the Nature & Wildlife at Café Rico
Why Sloths Matter
On International Sloth Day, we also want to raise awareness about sloth conservation. These gentle animals are vital to Costa Rica’s ecosystems, helping maintain forest health and biodiversity. By protecting their habitats, reducing human interference, and supporting conservation efforts, we can help ensure sloths remain a treasured part of the Caribbean jungle.
Organizations like the Sloth Conservation Foundation are doing incredible work to protect sloths throughout Costa Rica—check out their efforts to learn how you can help.
Visit Café Rico to celebrate sloths, sip some damn good coffee, and experience the jungle magic for yourself.
📍 On Avenida 69 – walkable from anywhere in Puerto Viejo
☕ Serving breakfast, books, and wild sloth sightings since 1992