Monteverde
A village in the cloud forest, founded by American Quakers who came to make cheese in 1951. Now travellers come for the reserves, the hanging bridges, the country's longest ziplines and night walks.
What to see
Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve Nature
Trails through the cloud forest to the Continental Divide.
Santa Elena Reserve Nature
Quieter and higher than Monteverde, with views of Arenal on clear days.
Curi-Cancha Nature
A small reserve, one of the best places for the quetzal.
Monteverde cheese factory History
The Quakers' cheese factory, with ice cream to take away.
National parks nearby
- Arenal Volcano National Park
- Tenorio Volcano National Park
- Palo Verde National Park
- Carara National Park
- Poás Volcano National Park
- Rincón de la Vieja Volcano National Park
- Braulio Carrillo National Park
- Santa Rosa National Park
- Irazú Volcano National Park
- Turrialba Volcano National Park
- Manuel Antonio National Park
- Los Quetzales National Park
- Tortuguero National Park
- Chirripó National Park
- Marino Ballena National Park
- Cahuita National Park
- Corcovado National Park
Tours that go there
Pura vida in 10 days
from €1,850 p.p.
The classic in 15 days
from €2,450 p.p.
North to south in 16 days
from €2,400 p.p.
With children in 14 days
from €2,200 p.p.
The grand tour in 21 days
from €2,950 p.p.
Birdwatching
from €1,950 p.p.
Honeymoon
from €3,050 p.p.
Adventure in 10 days
from €1,800 p.p.