Lonely PlanetSep 20
Guide to Monteverde’s Cloud Forest, Costa Rica
The profusion of flora and fauna is awe-inspiring. So is the communal commitment to protecting it, rooted in the very history of Monteverde.
Costa Rica's largest private reserve
25 things in this story
- Hotel BelmarHotelClassy place with understated luxury
- Reserva Biológica Bosque Nuboso MonteverdeSightMost famous reserve in Monteverde
- Reserva Bosque Nuboso Santa ElenaSightHigher altitude reserve with nebulous cloud forest
- Selvatura ParkSightOffers zipline courses and treetop walkways
- The Original Canopy TourPlaceFirst canopy tour for thrill-seeking travelers
- 100% AventuraPlaceOffers ziplines and hanging bridges
- Treetopia ParkAttractionHome to SkyTrek zipline and SkyTram
- Monteverde Extremo ParkPlaceOffers bungee jumping into a canyon
- 100% Aventura's hanging bridgesSightOffers guided walks along trails and bridges
- Treetopia Park's SkyWalkSightOriginal hanging bridges soaring to 50m
- Bosque Eterno de los NiñosSightCosta Rica's largest private reserve
- Bajo El TigreSightTrails through drier forest with lookouts
- El Nido LodgeHotelSimple, wallet-friendly rooms
- Casa BatsuHotelDelightful B&B in a family farmhouse
- Hotel HeliconiaHotelLovely gardens and mountain views
- Hidden Canopy TreehousesHotelGorgeous treehouse chalets with serene views
- Monteverde Brewing CompanyRestaurantSample creative craft beer
- Raulito's Pollo AsadoRestaurantLocal favorite for roast chicken
- Boca2 CaféRestaurantTasty, wallet-friendly dishes with vegetarian options
- Café Monteverde Coffee ShopRestaurantFreshly roasted coffee with views of monkeys
- El JardínRestaurantCreative gourmet fare crafted from local produce
- Selvatura Park's Treetop WalkwaySight
- San Gerardo Field StationSight
- Elsewhere
- Casa Jungle MonterverdeHotelSanta Elena, Costa RicaComfortable, good-value rooms with helpful host
- Stella's MonteverdeBakerySanta Elena, Costa RicaLandmark serving healthy breakfast bowls and sandwiches