Mammals · Often seen
White-nosed coati
Pizote
Reviewed by Pura Vida Compass Editorial TeamLast reviewed How we research
Coatis are common in both highland and lowland forest and have become habituated along tourist roads, especially near Arenal and Monteverde. Roadside feeding has made some groups aggressive.
Where to look
- Cloud forest
- Rainforest
- Roadsides
When
Year-round.
Watching it ethically
- Do not stop to feed roadside coatis, however much they beg.
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