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There is a lot of monkeying around going on in Costa Rica. One of the monkeys most seen in Costa Rica is the white-faced Capuchin monkey.
Capuchin monkeys, also called white-faced monkeys, call the wet lowland forests on Caribbean coast of Costa Rica and Panama and deciduous dry forest on the Pacific coast home.
These monkeys have a distinct appearance that differs from other Central American primates: The monkeys have a black body with a white upper chest and shoulders, and a white face with a black cap on top of their head.
They can be seen on my of the adventures you will be taking on a vacation to Costa Rica, just be careful to not leave your picnic lunch unwatched; it is not uncommon for these little scavengers to come down from the trees and help themselves.
Photo courtesy of Scott Alexander/Pura Vida Fotos. For more of his work visit Helloimscott.com.
Scott Alexander Photography, Costa Rica
