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Curi Cancha Reserve, Monteverde

4.7
#1 of 33 in Nature in Province of Puntarenas
Forest Nature / Park Must See
Discover a piece of Costa Rican cloud forest at Curi Cancha Reserve. The 96 hectare (237 acre)wildlife refuge was established as a nature reserve in 1997 and serves as a scenic spot for hiking and bird-watching. Take a guided tour or set off on the trails by yourself, exploring the primary cloud forest that's sprawled with pieces of open space that make it easier to spot native animals. Roaming the trails, you might see toucans, resplendent quetzals, sloths, anteaters, howler monkeys, or capuchins. Plan to see Curi Cancha Reserve and other attractions that appeal to you using our Monteverde trip itinerary website.
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Tours To Curi Cancha Reserve

Birdwatching at Curi Cancha Reserve BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $77
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Duration: 2 to 4 hours
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Night Walk Hike Guided Tour at Refugio de Vida Silvestre BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $55
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Birdwatching Experience BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $55
Duration: 5 hours
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  • By 515theresek
    This was a great introduction to the area and we enjoyed seeing a number of animals (coatis, snakes, juvenile quetzal, etc.). There was a four-year old girl in our group who seemed to enjoy it as...  more »
  • By ColoradoEllie
    If you like to explore a vast area on foot then this is the place for you to explore all the wildlife wonders of Costa Rica. We saw 55 species of birds on our trip. We did go on a guide tour with...  more »
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