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The Monteverde Costa Rica Cloud Forest is one of the most famous conservation areas in Central America. It's a tropical rain forest but because of its altitude (1400 meters or 4.600 feet), it's called a Cloud Forest. One of the cloud forest characteristic is the abundance of vegetation. Competition for growing space is so intense that trunks and branches are almost entirely covered epiphytes, lichens, liverworts, bryophytes and mosses. The epiphyte mats store moisture, which is especially important in the dry season (February to May). The lush cloud forest canopy is thus home to many species of insects, amphibians, and mammals which never even come down to the rainforest forest floor. Is a highland forest characterized by nearly 100% humidity throughout the year. Most famous for being associated with the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, the tiny community of Monteverde is a small village located near the entrance of the cloud forest. Monteverde was founded by the Quaker community that migrated from North America to Costa Rica in the 1950’s. In town, which is actually Santa Elena, you'll find banks, drug store, a local hospital, book store, gas station, ATM machine, police station, post office, supermarkets, internet cafes, restaurants and much more. The Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Preserve was established in 1972 and it is a pioneer in environmental tourism. It's administered by the Tropical Science Center (CCT), a non-profit scientific and educational association in Costa Rica. The reserve covers 12.355 acres and is world famous for its extraordinarily rich cloud forest. This area was created to preserve the flora and fauna, as well as the water resources, and to conduct scientific studies and environmental education programs.
Daily Tours from Monteverde
100% ATV Adventure Tour $50 p/p
A kilometer journey adventure among private trails and public low transited roads Along the tour you will be able to observe abundant flora and fauna all native of this region which is really peculiar since ...
Tour Details
Don Juan Coffee Tour $25 p/p
At our traditional house you ll enjoy a friendly atmosphere and the delicious seductive aroma of one of the best coffees in the world Along with your exquisite cup of coffee you can try one ...
El Trapiche Tour $25 p/p
El Trapiche tour is a Costa Rican Family project that offers visitors a two hour long guided tour You'll begin with a walk on the farm where guests will learn about the production of sugarcane ...
Familia Brenes Waterfall Tour $25 p/p
You will walk through a forest trail where you'll see incredible trees and enjoy an incredible views from the Pacific to the Lake of Nicaragua on a clear day At that point you will visit ...
Monteverde Cloud Forest Private Reserve Tour $70 p/p
You will hike through the well-marked-trails waterfalls rivers and the observation area of the park If you are lucky you might spot a Quetzal one of the most beautiful birds in the world You will ...
Monteverde Original Canopy Tour $45 p/p
The tour is located in a private reserve behind the Cloud Forest a few minutes drive from downtown Santa Elena It starts with a short guided hike through the private -acre reserve of the Cloud ...
Monteverde Reserve Night Tour $35 p/p
This tour takes you through private trails and public low transited roads for approximate hours Along the tour you ll be able to observe the abundant flora and fauna richness native to the region which ...
Selvatura Canopy $40 p/p
Clients will traverse through cables and zip lines through the Cloud Forest The Canopy Tour consists of cables and platforms and takes approximately or hours In this tour our visitors will be zipped through each ...
Sendero Tranquilo Reserve Hiking Tour $25 p/p
This reserve borders the Monteverde Cloud Forest Private Reserve and the Guacimal River The trails are narrow in an effort to minimize environmental impact and to provide guests a close contact with the natural surroundings ...
Sky Walk and Sky Tram $75 p/p
In the Sky Tram you will have the opportunity to observe the cloud forest biodiversity the Arenal Tenorio Miravalles and Orosi volcanoes the Nicoya gulf and the Guanacaste plain if the weather allows it The ...
Walkways, Insect Museum and Hummingbird Gardens $59 p/p
These Tree Top Walkways are the best system of suspension bridges that exist in Costa Rica The bridge system is located along a mile trail designed to be walked by people of all ages and ...
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