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.
Landmark serving healthy breakfast bowls and sandwiches
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- Casa Jungle MonterverdeHotelComfortable, good-value rooms with helpful host
- Stella's MonteverdeBakeryLandmark serving healthy breakfast bowls and sandwiches
- Elsewhere
- Hotel BelmarHotelMonteverde, Costa RicaClassy place with understated luxury
- Reserva Biológica Bosque Nuboso MonteverdeSightMonteverde, Costa RicaMost famous reserve in Monteverde
- Reserva Bosque Nuboso Santa ElenaSightMonteverde, Costa RicaHigher altitude reserve with nebulous cloud forest
- Selvatura ParkSightMonteverde, Costa RicaOffers zipline courses and treetop walkways
- The Original Canopy TourPlaceMonteverde, Costa RicaFirst canopy tour for thrill-seeking travelers
- 100% AventuraPlaceMonteverde, Costa RicaOffers ziplines and hanging bridges
- Treetopia ParkAttractionMonteverde, Costa RicaHome to SkyTrek zipline and SkyTram
- Monteverde Extremo ParkPlaceMonteverde, Costa RicaOffers bungee jumping into a canyon
- 100% Aventura's hanging bridgesSightMonteverde, Costa RicaOffers guided walks along trails and bridges
- Treetopia Park's SkyWalkSightMonteverde, Costa RicaOriginal hanging bridges soaring to 50m
- Bosque Eterno de los NiñosSightMonteverde, Costa RicaCosta Rica's largest private reserve
- Bajo El TigreSightMonteverde, Costa RicaTrails through drier forest with lookouts
- El Nido LodgeHotelMonteverde, Costa RicaSimple, wallet-friendly rooms
- Casa BatsuHotelMonteverde, Costa RicaDelightful B&B in a family farmhouse
- Hotel HeliconiaHotelMonteverde, Costa RicaLovely gardens and mountain views
- Hidden Canopy TreehousesHotelMonteverde, Costa RicaGorgeous treehouse chalets with serene views
- Monteverde Brewing CompanyRestaurantMonteverde, Costa RicaSample creative craft beer
- Raulito's Pollo AsadoRestaurantMonteverde, Costa RicaLocal favorite for roast chicken
- Boca2 CaféRestaurantMonteverde, Costa RicaTasty, wallet-friendly dishes with vegetarian options
- Café Monteverde Coffee ShopRestaurantMonteverde, Costa RicaFreshly roasted coffee with views of monkeys
- El JardínRestaurantMonteverde, Costa RicaCreative gourmet fare crafted from local produce
- Selvatura Park's Treetop WalkwaySightMonteverde, Costa Rica
- San Gerardo Field StationSightMonteverde, Costa Rica