Tour the Monteverde cloudforest reserve that sits upon the continental divide and encompasses eight different life zones in its mountainous topography among the clouds. In its 35,000 plus acres (14,200 ha), there live over 100 species of mammals, over 400 species of birds, and 1,200 species of reptiles & amphibians. It’s one of the few places in the world that is home to six species of cats: jaguars, pumas, ocelots, oncillas, margays, and jaguarundis. Monteverde is ideal for birders and nature enthusiasts of all ages. Zip lining, or canopy climbing as it's called in Costa Rica, is an excellent way to explore the upper levels of the cloudforests of Monteverde or enjoy hiking through the cloud forest on the reserve's many trails. Contact one of our Costa Rica specialists for help designing your perfect Costa Rica tour.
Activities & Highlights
Biodiversity is the main attraction in the lush Monteverde Cloud Forest, and the ways to explore & experience it are unparalleled:
Hike the jungle with expert naturalist guides who will point out the various mammal, bird, reptile & amphibian species (including perhaps one of the six species of jungle cats known to reside here)
Visit a local sustainable farm to learn about their green practices
Spend time in the tranquil butterfly gardens
Traverse the suspended sky walks in the jungle canopy
Zipline through the rainforest
Explore nearby Arenal Volcano
Where to Stay
With a mix of high end hotels & suites and several more economical lodges, we feature the following comfortable accommodations in Monteverde: