Also called white-faced monkeys, the capuchin monkey is a common sight throughout Costa Rica. These small primates are easily identified as the most intelligent New World monkey. They are native to Central and South America and are frequently spotted in many of Costa Rica's national parks.
Capuchin monkeys have small, slender bodies covered in brown or black fur. Their faces, necks, and chests are usually a white or cream color, meriting them the name mono Cara Blanca in Spanish, or white-faced monkey. The capuchins live in troops of 10 to 15 individuals and are considered highly sociable. The average group has roughly 15 members led by a dominant male. They are arboreal creatures, and you will not see them descend to the forest floor.
