Monteverde is Costa Rica’s green jewel, an environmental amusement park where nature rules and conservation is part of everyday life. Eco-tourism was born in the cloud forest of Monteverde, as well as innovative ways to experience it, such as canopy tours through the trees and hanging bridges connecting mountains.This surreal world is filled with animals and plants in numbers too large to count. Monteverde means green mountain in Spanish and the name couldn\'t be more appropriate.
The 2 most important reserves in Monteverde area are:
Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve
Santa Elena Rainforest Reserve
Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve undoubtedly constitutes one of the natural sanctuaries with the most diversity in Costa Rica, Monteverde’s cloud forest is the home to hundreds of species, some of which are endemic, that will delight nature lovers.
There are many activities to do in Monteverde, including exotic bird watching like the Quetzal, nature picture taking, hiking through the cloud forest, horseback riding through natural trails, canopy in the primary forest, visits to a huge butterfly farm, hiking through natural trails and floating bridge.
Enjoy the natural beauty Costa Rica beholds while contributing to its conservation! Each hotel is certified in Sustainable Tourism activities. Puerto Viejo, Arenal, Monteverde and Manuel Antonio.
Enjoy navigating in the Tortuguero Canals, catch a glimp of the red lava of Arenal volcano, experience nature in the Monteverde cloudforest and relax at a beautiful tropical beach in Manuel Antonio.
Tortuguero National Park is often compared to as the Amazon of Costa Rica. Catch a glimp of the red lava of Arenal Volcano, enjoy nature at Monteverde..and more exciting adventures await.
By just arriving, the magic of the zone will captivate you, the tranquility of its roads, the kindness of its people, the pure air, and the nature around the place. It is like being in a different world.
Through the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve green trails, your hike through the cloud forest will be a memorable experience. You will be able to see over 2.500 plants, including 300 orchids and 200 ferns. In any tree, you will see some of the 400 species of birds that inhabit the park, like the Quetzal.
Under the shadow of the trees, over 100 species of mammals find their home; including the slippery nine-banded armadillo (Dasypus novemcinctus), the Deppe’s squirrel (sciurus deppei), and the Mexican deer mouse (Peromyscus mexicanus). In addition, like the Jamaican fruit-eating bat (Artibeus jamaicensis), there are over 40 species of these magnificent animals. In all places, life is rich and diverse.From the treetops of huge trees, cheer up and start a trip that will take you to the heart of Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, the canopy in the cloud forest will let you fly through the trees and appreciate the treasures that this natural paradise keeps.
Santa Elena Rainforest Reserve Conservation efforts in the region wouldn’t be as successful if it wasn’t for the community’s involvement. The Santa Elena Rain Forest Reserve is a case in point. The private non-profit refuge is operated by the Santa Elena Agricultural High School and is dedicated to environmental education, conservation and eco-tourism.Created in the 1990s, Santa Elena Rain Forest Reserve protects 1,440 acres (580 ha) and is located on the same mountain chain as the Monteverde Cloud Forest. Although they share most of the wildlife, habitats and peculiar characteristics, Santa Elena Rain Forest Reserve is unique in many ways.
When it comes to exploring Santa Elena Rain Forest Reserve, you have a lot more options in Santa Elena. You can stick to the conventional trails that will take you through 7 miles (12 km) of natural paradise or gain a new perspective from above the tree tops. The reserve’s higher altitude (5,600 feet –1,700 meters– above) renders an impressive view of Arenal volcano and lake. Because it\'s smaller than the Monteverde reserve, Santa Elena Rain Forest Reserve is less crowded.
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