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Monteverde

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Monteverde is all about natural attractions, not surprising for an eco-tourism hotspot known for its cloud forests and rich diversity of animal life. Perched 1,440 m (4,662 ft) above sea level, the town of around 6,500 inhabitants enjoys a wet climate that endows the surrounding forest with enough water to create a lush canopy. Adventurous things to do in Monteverde include ziplining, canyoning, and exploring the jungle canopy on a renowned network of boardwalks. When using our Costa Rica trip planner, you're building your holiday based on your own interests, visitor reviews, and the informed opinions of our well-traveled writers.
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    Top Monteverde tours

    FROM $135 BOOK WITH VIATOR Zipline and Hanging Bridges Combo Tour in Monteverde Cloud Forest
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    Duration: 12 hours
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    FROM $58 BOOK WITH VIATOR 100% Adventure Park Combo: Zipline, Superman, and Mega Tarzan Tour in Monteverde
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    FROM $25 BOOK WITH VIATOR Monteverde Rain Forest Private Night Walk
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    Duration: 2 hours
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    Popular things to do in Monteverde

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    Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve ©
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    Duration: 6 hours
    El Trapiche Tour ©
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    4.7
    Duration: 2h 30 min
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    Zipline
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    4.2
    Duration: 3 hours
    Monteverde Orchid Garden ©
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    Monteverde Orchid Garden
    Santa Elena
    4.4
    Duration: 1h 30 min

    Parks in Monteverde

    Monteverde Butterfly Garden (Jardin de Mariposas) ©
    Garden
    Monteverde Butterfly Garden (Jardin de Mariposas)
    4.6
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Reserva Bosque Nuboso Santa Elena ©
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    Reserva Bosque Nuboso Santa Elena
    4.5
    Duration: 3 hours
    Ranario Monteverde Frog Pond ©
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    3.6
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Monteverde Wildlife Refuge
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    Monteverde Wildlife Refuge
    Santa Elena
    3.5
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Side trips from Monteverde

    Venado Caves ©
    Cave
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    Arenal Volcano National Park
    4.7
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    El Toledo Coffee Tour ©
    Farm
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    Atenas
    4.9
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Calypso Cruises ©
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    Puntarenas
    4.4
    Duration: 4 hours
    Tenorio National Park
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    Tenorio National Park
    Buena Vista
    4.4
    Duration: 8 hours

    Hidden gems in Monteverde

    Children's Eternal Rain Forest ©
    Forest
    Children's Eternal Rain Forest
    Santa Elena
    4.4
    Duration: 2h 30 min
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    Nature & Wildlife Tours
    4.9
    Duration: 3 hours
    Serpentario ©
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    Serpentario
    3.1
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Valle Escondido Preserve ©
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    Valle Escondido Preserve
    4.4
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Nature in Monteverde

    Curi Cancha Reserve ©
    Forest
    Curi Cancha Reserve
    4.7
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Up in the Cloud Forest
    National Park
    Up in the Cloud Forest
    4.8
    Duration: 8 hours
    Catarata Los Murcielagos - Monteverde Waterfall ©
    Waterfall
    Catarata Los Murcielagos - Monteverde Waterfall
    4.0
    Duration: 1h 30 min

    Wildlife in Monteverde

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    Guia Naturalista Olman Gonzalez
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    Guia Naturalista Olman Gonzalez
    Santa Elena
    5.0
    Duration: 2h 30 min
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    Santa Elena
    4.8
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Monteverde Morning Walk
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    Monteverde Morning Walk
    Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve
    4.4
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Featured attractions

    Pasion Costa Rica ©
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    Pasion Costa Rica
    Santa Elena
    5.0
    Duration: 3 hours
    The Bat Jungle ©
    Zoo
    The Bat Jungle
    4.3
    Duration: 30 minutes
    Santa Elena Skywalk ©
    Historic Walking Area
    Santa Elena Skywalk
    Santa Elena
    3.9
    Duration: 2h 30 min
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    Horseback Riding Tour
    Horseback Riding Tours
    4.6
    Duration: 2h 30 min

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    Where to stay in Monteverde

    Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve ©
    Monteverde makes the most of its scenic natural surroundings, with an extensive choice of eco-accommodations offering an immersive natural experience. Most guests choose to stay outside of the town center to enjoy the rainforest surroundings in an eco-lodge or a family-owned ranch. Southeast, along the road to Monteverde Reserve, and north, near Don Juan Towns, you'll find some of the most popular areas to stay. If you do stay within the town center, you'll still enjoy easy access to the area's gardens and animal reserves.
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