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

Monteverde

4.1
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. When using our Costa Rica trip planner, you're building your holiday based on your own interests, visitor reviews, and the informed opinions of our well-traveled writers.
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    Top Monteverde tours

    FROM $115 BOOK WITH VIATOR Puntarenas or Caldera Highlights Shore Excursion. Best 6-in-1 Combo Tour
    4.5
    Duration: 6 hours
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    FROM $21 BOOK WITH VIATOR Monteverde Rain Forest Night Walk
    4.8
    Duration: 2 hours
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    FROM $58 BOOK WITH VIATOR 100% Adventure Park Combo: Zipline, Superman, and Mega Tarzan Tour in Monteverde
    4.8
    Duration: 3 hours
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    Popular things to do in Monteverde

    Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve ©
    Nature / Park
    Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve
    Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve
    4.5
    Duration: 6 hours
    El Trapiche Tour ©
    Farm
    El Trapiche Tour
    4.7
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    ©
    Zipline
    Zipline
    4.2
    Duration: 3 hours
    Monteverde Orchid Garden ©
    Garden
    Monteverde Orchid Garden
    Santa Elena
    4.4
    Duration: 1h 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
    3.6
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Monteverde Wildlife Refuge
    Nature / Park
    Monteverde Wildlife Refuge
    Santa Elena
    3.5
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Side trips from Monteverde

    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
    Calypso Cruises ©
    Scuba / Snorkeling
    Calypso Cruises
    Puntarenas
    4.4
    Duration: 4 hours
    Tenorio National Park
    National Park
    Tenorio National Park
    Buena Vista
    4.5
    Duration: 8 hours

    Hidden gems in Monteverde

    Children's Eternal Rain Forest ©
    Forest
    Children's Eternal Rain Forest
    Santa Elena
    4.4
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    ©
    Nature / Wildlife Tour
    Nature & Wildlife Tours
    4.9
    Duration: 3 hours
    Serpentario ©
    Nature / Park
    Serpentario
    3.1
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Valle Escondido Preserve ©
    Nature / Park
    Valle Escondido Preserve
    4.4
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Nature in Monteverde

    Curi Cancha Reserve ©
    Forest
    Curi Cancha Reserve
    4.6
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Up in the Cloud Forest
    National Park
    Up in the Cloud Forest
    4.8
    Duration: 8 hours
    Catarata Los Murcielagos - Monteverde Waterfall ©
    Waterfall
    Catarata Los Murcielagos - Monteverde Waterfall
    4.1
    Duration: 1h 30 min

    Wildlife in Monteverde

    Guia Naturalista Olman Gonzalez
    Nature / Wildlife Tour
    Guia Naturalista Olman Gonzalez
    Santa Elena
    5.0
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Monteverde Nature Guided Tours
    Nature / Wildlife Tour
    Monteverde Nature Guided Tours
    Santa Elena
    4.8
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Monteverde Morning Walk
    Nature / Wildlife Tour
    Monteverde Morning Walk
    Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve
    4.4
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Featured attractions

    Pasion Costa Rica ©
    City Tour
    Pasion Costa Rica
    Santa Elena
    5.0
    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
    3.9
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    ©
    Horseback Riding Tour
    Horseback Riding Tours
    4.6
    Duration: 2h 30 min

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