left arrow
All Animals
Kinkajou
Photo credit
Ondrej Prosicky

Where can I see the Kinkajou

Inspiring you to embark on an unforgettable journey, discovering the beauty and wonder of Kinkajou in its natural habitat

Discover Tours
OverviewGallery
Best time to see the Kinkajou
Geeky Facts
Kinkajou tours
Areas of Natural BeautyCountries

The Kinkajou is a small, tree-dwelling mammal found in Central and South America.

‍

They are known for their long tongues and prehensile tails. Kinkajous are mostly active at night, and feed mainly on fruit, but they will also eat insects, nectar, and eggs.

Animal population

Unknown

Population
IUCN Classification

Least Concern (LC)

IUCN Classification

How Geeky Planet works:

Icon - Get Inspired
Get inspired to travel
Explore over 300 areas of natural beauty in over 180 countries
Icon - Browse & book trips
Browse & book trips
Find, book & enjoy your new adventure, experience our planet's natural wonders
Why use us icon

Experience your new adventure

This is some text inside of a div block.
Icon - Share your experiences
Share your travel experiences
Create your own personal account to share your tips, trips and travel plans with other users
How to use the Geeky Planet website

Discover more about the Kinkajou

View our gallery and watch first hand videos of where you can see the Kinkajou in the wild.

Animal videosPlay Button Arrow

Best time to see the Kinkajou

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Perfect
Good
Tolerable
Awful

Geeky Facts about the Kinkajou

Fact 1

Its small, hand-like feet have fingers that are a bit webbed and end with sharp little claws.

Fact 2

They use their tail to provide grip on branches while doing other activities or for approaching food

Fact 3

Kinkajous are important pollinators.

Tours where I can see the Kinkajou

Costa Rica Adventure
Costa Rica Adventure
Costa Rica Adventure
Location Icon
Costa Rica
Tour type
Tour Type
Adventure Tours
Activity level
Activiy Level
3 - Average

16 days from

£1,349 / person

View trip
Mystic Waterfalls & Forests Of Costa Rica
Mystic Waterfalls & Forests Of Costa Rica
Mystic Waterfalls & Forests Of Costa Rica
Location Icon
Costa Rica
Tour type
Tour Type
Adventure Tours
Activity level
Activiy Level
3 - Average

8 days from

£1,335 / person

View trip
Brazil Uncharted
Brazil Uncharted
Brazil Uncharted
Location Icon
Brazil
Tour type
Tour Type
Small Group
Activity level
Activiy Level
3 - Average

19 days from

£5,985 / person

View trip
Cartagena To Manaus - Trans South America
Cartagena To Manaus - Trans South America
Cartagena To Manaus - Trans South America
Location Icon
Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Argentina, Chile, Uruguay, Brazil, Paraguay, Suriname & Guyana
Tour type
Tour Type
Adventure Tours
Activity level
Activiy Level
2 - Light

189 days from

£8,355 / person

View trip
The Best of Costa Rica
The Best of Costa Rica
The Best of Costa Rica
Location Icon
Costa Rica
Tour type
Tour Type
Coach Tours
Activity level
Activiy Level
2 - Light

12 days from

£3,799 / person

View trip
From the Atlantic to the Pacific
From the Atlantic to the Pacific
From the Atlantic to the Pacific
Location Icon
Costa Rica
Tour type
Tour Type
Adventure Tours
Activity level
Activiy Level
1 - Easy

11 days from

£1,816 / person

View trip
Costa Rica Family Holiday
Costa Rica Family Holiday
Costa Rica Family Holiday
Location Icon
Costa Rica
Tour type
Tour Type
Adventure Tours
Activity level
Activiy Level
1 - Easy

10 days from

£1,516 / person

View trip
Costa Rica Adventure with Guanacaste Extension
Costa Rica Adventure with Guanacaste Extension
Costa Rica Adventure with Guanacaste Extension
Location Icon
Costa Rica
Tour type
Tour Type
Budget
Activity level
Activiy Level
3 - Average

10 days from

£1,509 / person

View trip
From the Atlantic to the Pacific, Self-Drive
From the Atlantic to the Pacific, Self-Drive
From the Atlantic to the Pacific, Self-Drive
Location Icon
Costa Rica
Tour type
Tour Type
Adventure Tours
Activity level
Activiy Level
1 - Easy

11 days from

£1,474 / person

View trip
Manaus Amazon Jungle Adventure 5D/4N
Manaus Amazon Jungle Adventure 5D/4N
Manaus Amazon Jungle Adventure 5D/4N
Location Icon
Brazil
Tour type
Tour Type
Adventure Tours
Activity level
Activiy Level
2 - Light

5 days from

£527 / person

View trip
Pura Vida Experience
Pura Vida Experience
Pura Vida Experience
Location Icon
Costa Rica
Tour type
Tour Type
Adventure Tours
Activity level
Activiy Level
1 - Easy

9 days from

£1,378 / person

View trip
10 Days: Costa Rica Pure Nature
10 Days: Costa Rica Pure Nature
10 Days: Costa Rica Pure Nature
Location Icon
Costa Rica
Tour type
Tour Type
Adventure Tours
Activity level
Activiy Level
1 - Easy

10 days from

£3,199 / person

View trip
3 Days - 2 Nights: Arenal Volcano & Monteverde Adventure from San Jose
3 Days - 2 Nights: Arenal Volcano & Monteverde Adventure from San Jose
3 Days - 2 Nights: Arenal Volcano & Monteverde Adventure from San Jose
Location Icon
Costa Rica
Tour type
Tour Type
Small Group
Activity level
Activiy Level
2 - Light

3 days from

£573 / person

View trip
Amazon Riverboat Adventure In Depth
Amazon Riverboat Adventure In Depth
Amazon Riverboat Adventure In Depth
Location Icon
Peru
Tour type
Tour Type
Expedition Cruising
Activity level
Activiy Level
2 - Light

9 days from

£2,569 / person

View trip
Amazon to the Andes
Amazon to the Andes
Amazon to the Andes
Location Icon
Peru
Tour type
Tour Type
Walking, Hiking & Trekking
Activity level
Activiy Level
4 - Demanding

12 days from

£1,799 / person

View trip
View all tours
Big Cats
Big Cats
Big Cats
Birdwatching
Birdwatching
Birdwatching
Canoeing
Canoeing
Canoeing
Canyoning
Canyoning
Canyoning
Cruise
Cruise
Cruise
Culture
Culture
Culture
Cycling
Cycling
Cycling
Festivals
Festivals
Festivals
Food & Drink
Food & Drink
Food & Drink
Hiking
Hiking
Hiking
Kayaking
Kayaking
Kayaking
Mountaineering
Mountaineering
Mountaineering
Natural Wonders
Natural Wonders
Natural Wonders
Photography
Photography
Photography
Polar
Polar
Polar
Primates
Primates
Primates
Rafting
Rafting
Rafting
Rail
Rail
Rail
Safari
Safari
Safari
Sailing
Sailing
Sailing
Skiing
Skiing
Skiing
Snorkelling
Snorkelling
Snorkelling
Whale Watching
Whale Watching
Whale Watching
Wildlife
Wildlife
Wildlife
Winter Sports
Winter Sports
Winter Sports
Zip Lining
Zip Lining
Zip Lining

Stories about the Kinkajou

Slider Arrow Next
Slider Arrow Next
No items found.

Areas of Natural Beauty where you can see the Kinkajou in the wild

Volcán Tenorio National Park
Volcán Tenorio National Park
Location Icon
Costa Rica
Cerro Verde National Park
Cerro Verde National Park
Location Icon
El Salvador
The New River Lagoon
The New River Lagoon
Location Icon
Belize
Poás Volcano National Park
Poás Volcano National Park
Location Icon
Costa Rica
Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve
Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve
Location Icon
Costa Rica
Corcovado National Park
Corcovado National Park
Location Icon
Costa Rica
Gandoca Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge
Gandoca Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge
Location Icon
Costa Rica
Manuel Antonio National Park
Manuel Antonio National Park
Location Icon
Costa Rica
Cahuita National Park
Cahuita National Park
Location Icon
Costa Rica
Arenal Volcano National Park
Arenal Volcano National Park
Location Icon
Costa Rica
The Amazon Rainforest
The Amazon Rainforest
Location Icon
Brazil; Bolivia; Peru; Ecuador; Colombia; Venezuela; Guyana; Suriname
View all areas of natural beautyView all

Countries where you can see the Kinkajou

Peru
Right Arrow
Belize
Right Arrow
Guyana
Right Arrow
Nicaragua
Right Arrow
El Salvador
Right Arrow
Mexico
Right Arrow
Venezuela
Right Arrow
Guatemala
Right Arrow
Colombia
Right Arrow
Bolivia
Right Arrow
Costa Rica
Right Arrow
Honduras
Right Arrow
Ecuador
Right Arrow
Brazil
Right Arrow
Panama
Right Arrow
Suriname
Right Arrow
View all countries
View all

Wildlife in the same biome

Coyote
Right Arrow
Koala
Right Arrow
Plumed Basilisk
Right Arrow
Brolga
Right Arrow
Round-eared Elephant Shrew
Right Arrow
Leopard
Right Arrow
Bushbuck
Right Arrow
Common Wallaroo
Right Arrow
Bengal Tiger
Right Arrow
Swamp Wallaby
Right Arrow
Peregrine Falcon
Right Arrow
Asiatic Black Bear
Right Arrow
Hen Harrier
Right Arrow
Mountain Zebra
Right Arrow
Komodo Dragon
Right Arrow
Gemsbok
Right Arrow
View all animals
View all
Belize
Bolivia
Brazil
Colombia
Ecuador
El Salvador
Guyana
Honduras
Mexico
Nicaragua
Panama
Peru
Suriname
Venezuela
Guatemala
Costa Rica
Cerro Verde National Park
Volcán Tenorio National Park
Gandoca Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge
Manuel Antonio National Park
The New River Lagoon
The Amazon Rainforest
Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve
Arenal Volcano National Park
Cahuita National Park
Corcovado National Park
Poás Volcano National Park
Tropical Forests
Savanna

Keep me inspired

We'll keep you inspired by sending you in depth information on destinations across the planet, pairing them with well-planned itineraries from niche travel companies who specialise in curated trips  and more - straight to your inbox

Thank you! Your submission has been received!
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.
Registration image of woman being guided in the desert
Back to Top Button