Guided Tour to Monteverde Reserve

Overview

Monteverde Reserve is located atop the Continental Divide in Northwestern Costa Rica. On the highest parts visitors can experience the strength of the trade winds coming from the Atlantic coast. The varied climate and the latitudinal levels help to produce a vast biodiversity, creating abundant wildlife inside the forest; just to mention a few are the Jaguar, the Black Guan, the Ocelot, the Emerald Toucanet, the Threewattled Bellbird, the Barenecked Umbrella bird, the Blue-crowned Motmot, the Quetzal, Hummingbirds and tens of thousands of insects.

The tour extends through nine different paths through the cloud forest. During your trip, the guide will explain about the flora and fauna of the ecosystem and you will learn the relationships that exist between the different species of animals and plants. Half way through your tour, you will arrive at one of the highest points at the reserve, the overlook "La Ventana". At this point you will appreciate a beautiful landscape composed by the continental divide of Costa Rica, feeling the strong humid winds toward the Central Pacific and Northern coastal plains of the country.

During your hike you will also be able to visit the Wilford Guindon", hanging bridge, where you will have the opportunity to see great number of epiphytes plants, such as the bromeliads, orchids, ferns, lianas and mosses. This bridge extends for over 325 ft, amid the treetops. On your visit to Monteverde Cloud Forest you will find different creeks fully covered with crystalline waters and gigantic trees that serve as home to many animals. The guide will teach you some of the hidden secrets of the forest.

At the end of the tour you can visit the gift-shop located inside the facilities; this shop promotes the crafts of the local community.

Discover the magic of the Costa Rica Cloud Forest.

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Important Notes

Prices in Dollars (USD).
The pick up time at the hotel will be between 30 to 15 minutes before the tour.
Children rates apply from 0 to 12 years old.
In the event of any inconvenience at the pick up, please call to our offices at +506 2479 7779