Wildlife Sanctuary

Jaguar Rescue Center

Puerto Viejo, South Caribbean · $$

Verified against live sources on June 16, 2026

Wildlife rescue and rehabilitation center in Playa Chiquita caring for ill, injured, and orphaned animals, with a focus on monkeys, sloths, reptiles, and birds. Public tours run daily at 9:30am and 11:30am, led by trained guides, and private afternoon tours are available. Proceeds fund veterinary care and the La Ceiba release station.

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Approximate location. Jaguar Rescue Center serves the Puerto Viejo area; contact them for the exact spot.

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