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Thin wisps of mist are suspended amongst the lush jungle canopy of Costa Rica’s most famous cloudforest reserve - Monteverde. Founded in 1972, the reserve straddles both the Pacific and Caribbean flanks of the Tilarán Mountains, Costa Rica’s great continental divide and encompasses some 10½ thousands hectares of tropical forest. With altitude ranging between 1200 and 1800m above sea-level, Monteverde boasts 6 distinct ecological zones and harbours an extraordinary diversity of flora and fauna. Over 100 species of mammals and 400 bird species have been recorded within the reserve including the iconic quetzal. Today, tourism has firmly taken root with a well-developed network of accommodation and activities. Each day visitors venture along the forest trails or head high into the lush canopy via suspended walkways or thrilling zip-line tours. Close by, there are coffee plantations, frog- and orchid gardens and even butterfly houses to explore.
What more fitting way to experience Monteverde’s famous cloudforest than by staying up in the trees themselves? The first of its kind in the area, the Hidden Canopy Treehouses is a unique boutique...
One of the area’s original eco-lodges and still among the best, Monteverde Lodge is located on the tranquil edge of Santa Elena just 15 minutes from the famous cloud-forest reserve. Surrounded by...
Simple and rustic yet the family-run Trapp Family Lodge is the closest lodge to Monteverde’s iconic cloudforest reserve, a mere 15 minute walk to the park entrance and 10 minutes’ drive to the town...
Our trip went very well and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. All the guides and drivers were really good except for the fellow in Beijing who picked us up and took us out on the Sunday - he was hard work. We really liked the accommodation in the traditional style hotels in the older areas.
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