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Curi Cancha Reserve, Monteverde

4.7
#2 of 32 in Nature in Province of Puntarenas
Must see · Forest · Nature / Park
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

FROM $85 BOOK WITH VIATOR Birdwatching at Curi Cancha Reserve (Entrance fees & Transportation INCLUDED)
5.0
Duration: 2 to 4 hours
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FROM $45 BOOK WITH VIATOR Night Walk Hike Guided Tour Monteverde (Entrance fees & Transport INCLUDED)
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Duration: 2 to 3 hours
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FROM $60 BOOK WITH VIATOR Regular Guided Tour at Curi Cancha Reserve (Entrance fees & Transport INCLUDED)
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
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  • By HXP238
    We stayed nearby and loved both going during the day and the night tour we did with our guide David Madrigal. This is a different climate from monteverde cloud forest so it's definitely worth the...  more »
  • By percywf2015
    Nice walk in the forest, lots of birds, we did not see quetzals this time of the year but last time we visited we were in the right season and were able to spot and take pictures of many..  more »
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