Monteverde Cloud Forest

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 bridges.

Turning right at the Lagarto river, and leaving behind the Pan American highway, you will begin your trip to the highlands of Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve. As we go up the tortuous road, vegetation becomes greener, temperature drops slightly and fog gracefully lies over the trees of the cloud forest.

Founded during 70’s by a group of American Quakers, and sank into an exceptionally beautiful natural zone, the town of Monteverde has become one of the most widely known in Costa Rica.

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. The emotion would be indescribable, early in the morning, as soon as you open the door in your room, fog will get inside flooding your room with the coolness of the morning.Then, a delicious breakfast and a hot cup of coffee will give you the energy to begin exploring this amazing place. Your Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve begins.

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 (Pharomaachrus moncinno), the Martin Pescador Verde (Chloroceryle Americana) or the Crested Owl (Lophostrix cristata).

Suddenly, a colorful rainbow is spotted amidst the huge variety of green shades, a group of butterflies joyfully play right in front of you in the park, you will be able to see over 490 species of butterflies.

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. Over 153 species of amphibians and reptiles have been identified, like the Central American coral snake (Micrurus nigrocinctus), the Fer-delance snake (Bothrops asper) and the Golden Toad (Bufo periglenes).

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.

You can go deeper into the forest and cross hanging bridges and when you find yourself flying over the trees; you will have a unique and exceptional view of the cloud forest. Get into a world full of color and share your time with over twenty beautiful butterflies in a fantastic butterfly farm.