Mammals · Often seen
White-faced capuchin
Mono cara blanca
Reviewed by Pura Vida Compass Editorial TeamLast reviewed How we research
Capuchins are curious and habituated to people in busy parks, which makes them easy to see and easy to spoil. Feeding them — deliberately or by leaving bags open — causes aggression, tooth decay and disease transmission.
Where to look
- Coastal forest
- Dry forest
- Mangroves
- National park trails
When
Year-round.
Watching it ethically
- Never feed monkeys. It is illegal and harmful.
- Keep food sealed and bags zipped on park trails.
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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