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Trip Planner :  Central America  /  Costa Rica  /  Province of Puntarenas  /  Monteverde

Monteverde

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Zipline · Nature & Parks · Nightlife
Monteverde is all about natural attractions, not surprising for an eco-tourism hotspot known for its cloud forests and rich diversity of animal life. Perched 1,440 m (4,662 ft) above sea level, the town of around 6,500 inhabitants enjoys a wet climate that endows the surrounding forest with enough water to create a lush canopy. Adventurous things to do in Monteverde include ziplining, canyoning, and exploring the jungle canopy on a renowned network of boardwalks. Add Monteverde and other destinations in Costa Rica to your travel plans using our Costa Rica driving holiday planner.
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    Top Monteverde tours

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    FROM $54 BOOK WITH VIATOR 100% Adventure Park Combo: Zipline, Superman, and Mega Tarzan Tour in Monteverde 100% Adventure Park Combo: Zipline, Superman, and Mega Tarzan Tour in Monteverde
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    Popular things to do in Monteverde

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    Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve ©
    Nature / Park
    Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve
    Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve
    4.4
    Duration: 6 hours
    Monteverde Orchid Garden ©
    Garden
    Monteverde Orchid Garden
    Santa Elena
    4.5
    Duration: 2h 30 min
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    Zipline
    Zipline
    4.2
    Duration: 3 hours
    Curi Cancha Reserve ©
    Forest
    Curi Cancha Reserve
    4.7
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Side trips from Monteverde

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    Horseback Riding Tour
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    Jaco
    4.8
    Duration: 3 hours
    Venado Caves ©
    Cave
    Venado Caves
    Arenal Volcano National Park
    4.7
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    El Toledo Coffee Tour ©
    Farm
    El Toledo Coffee Tour
    Atenas
    4.9
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Fishing Charter / Tour
    Fishing Charters & Tours
    Los Suenos
    4.9
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Parks in Monteverde

    Monteverde Butterfly Garden (Jardin de Mariposas) ©
    Garden
    Monteverde Butterfly Garden (Jardin de Mariposas)
    4.6
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Reserva Bosque Nuboso Santa Elena ©
    Nature / Park
    Reserva Bosque Nuboso Santa Elena
    4.5
    Duration: 3 hours
    Ranario Monteverde Frog Pond ©
    Nature / Park
    Ranario Monteverde Frog Pond
    Santa Elena
    3.4
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Monteverde Wildlife Refuge
    Nature / Park
    Monteverde Wildlife Refuge
    Santa Elena
    3.5
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Hidden gems in Monteverde

    Children's Eternal Rain Forest ©
    Forest
    Children's Eternal Rain Forest
    Santa Elena
    4.4
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Ecological Sanctuary ©
    Historic Walking Area
    Ecological Sanctuary
    Santa Elena
    4.1
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Serpentario ©
    Nature / Park
    Serpentario
    3.1
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Valle Escondido Nature Reserve ©
    Nature / Park
    Valle Escondido Nature Reserve
    4.5
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Nature in Monteverde

    Up in the Cloud Forest
    National Park
    Up in the Cloud Forest
    4.8
    Duration: 8 hours
    Monteverde Nature Guided Tours
    National Park
    Monteverde Nature Guided Tours
    Santa Elena
    4.8
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Monteverde Tours
    Forest
    Monteverde Tours
    4.2
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Catarata Los Murcielagos - Monteverde Waterfall ©
    Waterfall
    Catarata Los Murcielagos - Monteverde Waterfall
    4.4
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Museums in Monteverde

    Chorotega Arts & Crafts ©
    Art Museum
    Chorotega Arts & Crafts
    Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve
    5.0
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Sarah's Gallery ©
    Art Gallery
    Sarah's Gallery
    5.0
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Ferlander Arguedas Studio & Art Gallery ©
    Art Gallery
    Ferlander Arguedas Studio & Art Gallery
    4.9
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Arte Jaguar Gallery ©
    Art Gallery
    Arte Jaguar Gallery
    Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve
    4.7
    Duration: 30 minutes

    Featured attractions of the week

    Pasion Costa Rica ©
    City Tour
    Pasion Costa Rica
    Santa Elena
    4.9
    Duration: 3 hours
    The Bat Jungle ©
    Zoo
    The Bat Jungle
    4.3
    Duration: 30 minutes
    Santa Elena Skywalk ©
    Historic Walking Area
    Santa Elena Skywalk
    Santa Elena
    4.0
    Duration: 2h 30 min
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    Horseback Riding Tour
    Horseback Riding Tours
    4.6
    Duration: 2h 30 min
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    Where to stay in Monteverde

    Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve ©
    Monteverde makes the most of its scenic natural surroundings, with an extensive choice of eco-accommodations offering an immersive natural experience. Most guests choose to stay outside of the town center to enjoy the rainforest surroundings in an eco-lodge or a family-owned ranch. Southeast, along the road to Monteverde Reserve, and north, near Don Juan Towns, you'll find some of the most popular areas to stay. If you do stay within the town center, you'll still enjoy easy access to the area's gardens and animal reserves.
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