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Monteverde Wildlife Refuge, Monteverde

3.4

#12 of 22 in Parks in Monteverde

Nature / Park · Hidden Gem · Wildlife Area

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Explore some of Costa Rica's most pristine cloud forest at Monteverde Wildlife Refuge. Birdwatchers head here to catch sight of plentiful exotic avian species including quetzal, bellbirds, and toucans. Other species such as olingos, raccoons, armadillos, and sloths also inhabit the area. At an elevation of 4,724 ft (1,440 m) above sea level, oxygen is more sparse; avoid overexertion and bring plenty of water. Buy a poncho from the gift shop to protect from the wetness of the forest. Using our online itinerary creator, Monteverde attractions like Monteverde Wildlife Refuge can form part of a personalized travel itinerary.

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Tours to Monteverde Wildlife Refuge

BOOK WITH VIATOR Private Night Hike In The Woods

5.0

Duration: 1h - 2h

Tours from $60 ›

BOOK WITH VIATOR Package | Monteverde Cloud Forest + Curi-Cancha Reserve + Night Hike (Private)

5.0

Duration: 6h - 8h

Tours from $225 ›

BOOK WITH VIATOR Monteverde Rain Forest Night Walk

4.7

Duration: 2h

Tours from $29 ›

BOOK WITH VIATOR Night tour in Monteverde Tropical Forest

4.7

Duration: 1h 50min

Tours from $30 ›

BOOK WITH VIATOR Monteverde Night Tour - Wildlife Refuge

5.0

Duration: 2h

Tours from $30 ›

BOOK WITH VIATOR Night Walk Tour: the night life of the forest

5.0

Duration: 2h

Tours from $85 ›

BOOK WITH VIATOR Monteverde private Night Tour

4.8

Duration: 2h

Tours from $40 ›

BOOK WITH VIATOR Guided Night Walk

5.0

Duration: 1h 30min - 2h

Tours from $30 ›

BOOK WITH VIATOR Santa Elena reserve birding tour with Esteban Daily guided tours

4.0

Duration: 3h - 4h

Tours from $70 ›

BOOK WITH VIATOR Day and Night Tour Combo

5.0

Duration: 6h 30min

Tours from $205 ›

Monteverde Wildlife Refuge reviews

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232 reviews

By TravelingGayPanda

We came here for the night tour. Stephen was our tour guide who seemed pretty bored about the tour but guided us through the forest and answered our questions. You’re given flashlights to help your...

We came here for the night tour. Stephen was our tour guide who seemed pretty bored about the tour but guided us through the forest and answered our questions. You’re given flashlights to help your... more »
By redkayak77

We enjoyed this tour. Our guide was very knowledgeable and it was fun hiking through the forest at night, although admittedly if we didn’t see a couple cool species at the very end of the tour we may.... more

We enjoyed this tour. Our guide was very knowledgeable and it was fun hiking through the forest at night, although admittedly if we didn’t see a couple cool species at the very end of the tour we may.... more »
By davidbr99

I clearly just got a bad guide as everyone else loved this tour. He was clearly very passionate and knowledgeable and told us a lot about the few things we saw, that was the problem really he was too.... more

I clearly just got a bad guide as everyone else loved this tour. He was clearly very passionate and knowledgeable and told us a lot about the few things we saw, that was the problem really he was too.... more »