Monteverde is a very special destination in Costa Rica. It is one of the few remaining cloud forests in the world. Beautiful scenery, biodiversity, and a calm town make this location perfect for people looking for a true nature experience.
This cloud forest is located about a two and half hour drive from your Tamarindo vacation rental. This beach vacation rental in Tamarindo offers you a great base for traveling in the area.
Located in the Northwestern part of Costa Rica, at an altitude of 1440 meters (4662 ft.) above sea level, the Monteverde Cloud Forest enfolds an astonishing diversity of fauna and flora, rarely scene in other locations around the world. It is named a cloud forest due to constant creation of clouds and their flowing movement through the forest's canopy.
This Ecological System hosts more than 400 species of birds, including 30 kinds of hummingbirds, over 100 species of mammals, including 5 species of cats, tens of thousands of insect species (more than 5,000 species of moths), approximately 420 types of orchids among the 2,500 species of plants. The Monteverde and Santa Elena Reserves are known worldwide as an exceptional wildlife refuges in the New World Tropics.
Top hotel choices in the area are:
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One of Monteverde's most famous lodges started by original Quaker settlers and continues to be family run. El Establo boasts incredible views, spacious rooms and fantastic service. |
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Another family owned and operated hotel with very nice rooms, great views and a relaxed environment. First class service, friendly hospitality and great food. |
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