Mammals · Frequently seen with a guide
Central American squirrel monkey
Mono titi
Reviewed by Pura Vida Compass Editorial TeamLast reviewed How we research
Squirrel monkeys travel in noisy troops through the mid-canopy and are restricted to the Central and South Pacific. Manuel Antonio and the Osa are the main places to see them.
Where to look
- Coastal rainforest
- Secondary forest corridors
When
Year-round, most active mid-morning.
Watching it ethically
- Support wildlife bridge and reforestation projects — road deaths are a major threat.
These are Pura Vida Compass planning estimates, not live quotes, and not guarantees about weather, availability or wildlife sightings.
Pura Vida Compass Editorial Team compiled this page from official park and operator information plus our own editorial scoring, and last reviewed it in August 2026. Costs and travel times are planning estimates, not live quotes.
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