Approximately pick up time: 9:00 a.m. or 2:30 p.m. Approximately duration: 2 hours
Viper, Snake or serpent…different words to describe these reptiles. Approximately 137 species of them have been identified in Costa Rica of which 22 species are poisonous. The Serpentarium has a display of approximately 42 terrariums where you will observe poisonous and non-poisonous snakes, lizards, turtles, frogs and toads.
Among the species shown are corals, fer-de-lance, boa constrictor, vine, rattle snake, jumping pit viper, side stripe palm pit viper, among others. Your tour guide will provide valuable information about all the reptiles and their behavior, habitat, reproduction, their defense methods, etc.
Recommendations: Camera, long pants, sun block, insect repellent and hiking shoes / boots.
Approximately pick up time: 6:45 a.m. 1:00p.m. or 5:30 p.m. (Night tour) Approximately duration: 4.5 hours
The Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve is managed by the Board of the Santa Elena Technical Professional High School. It was open in 1992 and all the income is used for conservation, education and research programs.
By visiting this reserve, you are collaborating with all these projects. One of the main characteristics of a cloud forest is their high level of humidity; and due to this humidity, the flora and fauna are abundant and diverse.
As Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve is located in the Continental Divide, the warm winds that come from both oceans (the Pacific and the Atlantic) together with the rain precipitation, creates the perfect combination for one of the best cloud forest reserves of Costa Rica.
At the Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve premises you will find one of the richest forests in flora and fauna. Different species of trees, orchids, lichens are easily found. Among the birds: the Resplendent Quetzal, hummingbirds, Black guan, toucanet and more. Some mammals are also observed, such as howler monkeys, agoutis, coatimundis, and more difficult to see, the tapir, ocelot, peccary and pumas.
Also, there is a platform from where on a clear day you may observe the Arenal Volcano and its lake. Due to its great biodiversity, we recommend to keep all your senses alert so you can enjoy also the magnificent sounds of the forest. Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve is by far the best introduction to a cloud forest.
Recommendations: Camera, long pants, sun block, insect repellent and hiking shoes / boots.
Approximately pick up time: 7:00 a.m. Approximately duration: 5 hours
Discover the natural wonders of this private Reserve. Worldwide famous, the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve offers a great diversity of flora and fauna, including the resplendent quetzal, one of the most beautiful birds in the continent.
This private Reserve will provide you the perfect opportunity to observe the great biodiversity of the area. More than 150 species of birds have been identified in this Reserve. The Ecological Farm is a wildlife refuge that offers panoramic views and an incredible fauna.
Recommendations: Camera, long pants, sun block, insect repellent and hiking shoes / boots.
Approximately pick up time: 7:30 a.m. or 2:00 p.m. Approximately duration: 3 hours
Trails, beautiful scenery and impressive biodiversity, have for a long time identified the area of the Ecological Sanctuary. Since it is a biological corridor, it offers an excellent opportunity to the visitors to see a big quantity of mammal species and birds of the zone.
Among the mammals that can be observed are monkeys, sloths, coatis, agoutis, and armadillo; and among the birds: the bellbird, toucans, long tail manakin, woodpeckers, etc. Insects and reptiles are also easily found.
Recommendations: Camera, long pants, sun block, insect repellent and hiking shoes / boots.
Approximately pick up time: 7:00 a.m. Approximately duration: 9 hours
This will be a day full of adventure and adrenaline…We will begin with a nature walk at the Aventura Suspension Bridges, a combination of trails and hanging bridges that will be the perfect introduction to our natural history.
If Mother Nature permits it, you will observe different species of birds, insects, mammals and a wide variety of flora. Then, you will continue to the Aventura Canopy, where you will fly from tree to tree, from platform to platform hanging from a cable.
Experience the rappel and the most exciting part of the tour…the famous Tarzan Swing. Enjoy a delicious lunch at one of the best restaurants in Monteverde before continuing to Finca El Rodeo, where you will participate in a two hours horseback riding through open fields, coffee and banana plantations; and from where you will have a breathtaking view of the mountains and the Gulf of Nicoya and its islands.
Recommendations: Camera, long pants, sun block, insect repellent and hiking shoes / boots.
Approximately pick up time: 7:00 a.m. Approximately duration: 8 hours
We invite you to visit some of the main attractions in Monteverde, while your tour guide acquaints you with valuable information about the history and different activities in the area. You will enjoy a visit to the Children’s Eternal Forest, the Butterfly Garden, the Serpentarium, the Frog Pond and a delicious lunch at one of the best restaurants in Monteverde
Recommendations: Camera, long pants, sun block, insect repellent and hiking shoes / boots.
Approximately pick up time: 7:00 a.m. or 1:00 p.m. Approximately duration: 5 hours
We invite you to visit some of the main attractions in Monteverde, while your tour guide acquaints you with valuable information about the history and different activities in the area. You will enjoy a walking tour at the Children’s Eternal Forest, and visits to CASEM (Cooperative of Artisans) and to Art Galleries.
Recommendations: Camera, long pants, sun block, insect repellent and hiking shoes / boots.
Approximately pick up time: 8:30 a.m. or 1:00 p.m. Approximately duration: 4.5 hours
We invite you to visit some of the main attractions in Monteverde, while your tour guide acquaints you with valuable information about the history and different activities in the area. You will visit the Butterfly Garden, the Serpentarium and the Frog Pond.
Recommendations: Camera, long pants, sun block, insect repellent and hiking shoes / boots.
Approximately pick up time: 9:00 a.m. or 2:00 p.m. Approximately duration: 2 hours
The frogs and toads belong to the class Amphibian and to the order Anura. In Costa Rica, nearly 140 species of frogs and toads have been identified; and they are divided into 8 families.
At the Monteverde’s Frog Pond you will find approximately 40 terrariums simulating the habitat for different species of frogs and toads. Admire some colorful frogs such as the famous red-eye tree frog and the blue jean.
Your guide will acquaint you with valuable information about the anurans and the species that are actually endangered.
You can do both The Butterfly Garden and The Frog Pond for a special price!!!
Recommendations: Camera, binoculars, long pants, sun block, insect repellent and hiking shoes / boots.
Approximately pick up time: 9:00 a.m. or 1:00 p.m. Approximately duration: 2.5 hours
Butterflies are among the most beautiful creatures in the world. In Costa Rica over 14,000 species of butterflies have been identified of which, approximately 750 are found in Monteverde.
The Butterfly Garden offers you four gardens simulating different habitats that will show you different species of butterflies found in the country: Lowland habitat - from sea level to 1625 ft (495 m).
This greenhouse is home to the Cracker a grayish-white butterfly, which are the only butterflies that make noise and are able to hear.
Mid-Elevation habitat, preferred by species that live up to 3280 ft (1000 m) along the forest edges. Here you may observe the butterflies feeding on flowers, perching on leaves, or hanging upside down from twigs. Forest understory habitat.
This habitat is cooler, darker and moister than most butterfly habitats and is home to Glasswing butterflies. Highland forest edge habitat, a forest edge environment at 4225 ft (1288 m). Here you can find over 25 species of highland butterflies feeding on flowers and fruit.
This Butterfly Garden also has a nature center where the visitor will learn about other species of insects, such as scorpions, tarantulas, walking sticks and more.
You can do both The Butterfly Garden and The Frog Pond for a special price!!!
Recommendations: Camera, binoculars, long pants, sun block, insect repellent and hiking shoes / boots.
Approximately pick up time: 9:00 a.m. or 2:00 p.m. Approximately duration: 2.5 hours
Hummingbirds comprise the second largest and the best known avian family in America, with its 330 species. They are found from Alaska to Tierra del Fuego; however, they are more numerous in the tropics. Besides the beautiful colors, hummingbirds are notable for their small size and fast movements.
They are also known for their nectar feeding which provide them with energy; but they also eat small insects and/or spiders, which provide them with proteins. In Costa Rica you can find over 57 species of hummingbirds. A slide show will introduce you to Monteverde’s natural history.
Different species of flora and fauna are displayed to inform the visitors about the biodiversity of this region.
Recommendations: Camera, long pants, sun block, insect repellent and hiking shoes / boots
Approximately pick up time: 7:00 a.m. or 1:00 p.m. Approximately duration: 3.5 hours
The Monteverde Conservation League was established in 1986 out of concern for the threatened forest in the Tilaran Mountains.
Since then, children and adults from over 40 countries have raised money which has enabled the league to purchase more than 22,000 hectares (over 54,000 acres) of land, the largest private reserve in Costa Rica.
It is named Bosque Eterno de los Niños (BEN) in honor of all the children who have contributed to its protection. The Monteverde Conservation League is saving an expanse of forest that enriches a community of people and preserves a uniquely diverse ecosystem of flora and fauna.
During the tour you may observe some mammals as coatis, white-faced monkeys, agoutis, and porcupines. Over 150 species of birds may be seen, such ad keel billed toucans, blue-crowned motmots, long-tailed manakins, squirrel cuckoos, and emerald toucanets.
Recommendations: Camera, long pants, sun block, insect repellent and hiking shoes / boots.
Approximately pick up time: 8:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m. or 3:30 p.m. Approximately duration: 3 hours
This is one of the few stables that offer a horse tour without riding across the streets of Monteverde.
We will transfer you from the hotel to this private property where the best horses of town await for you to take you on a two hour horseback riding through open fields, coffee and banana plantations and enjoy incredible views of the Gulf of Nicoya.
El Rodeo offers horses for everybody and all levels of experience, from beginners to experience riders. Enjoy an unforgettable trip at sunset, when the best views of the Gulf of Nicoya are at your disposal.
Recommendations: Camera, binoculars, long pants, sun block, insect repellent and hiking shoes / boots.
Approximately pick up time: 7:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. or 2:30 p.m. Approximately duration: 3.5 hours
Drive an ATV through private farms and rustic roads that will take you through different small towns.
The tour begins with a safety speech and a driving practice where the tour guides will evaluate the driving skills of all participants. Beautiful landscapes will enhance the tour while driving by Las Nubes, Cebadilla, Los Tornos and La Cruz until your return to the departure place after a 9 miles (15 km) ride.
Recommendations: Long trousers, comfortable shoes, camera and extra clothes.
Operation hours: 7:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m. 1:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. or 3:00 p.m. Approximately duration: 2.5 hours
Sky Trek is a secure system of trails and zip lines, in the Monteverde Cloud Forest that offers visitors the opportunity to observe and appreciate the nature from different vantage points.
Sky Trek is similar to other canopy tours in Costa Rica, but incorporates some significant differences, such as being of larger scale and metal platforms covered with mesh-covered and steel rails which prevent falling or sliding.
You can do both Sky Walk and Sky Trek for a special price!!!
Recommendations: Camera, light clothing, hiking shoes and insect repellent.
Operation hours: From 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Approximately duration: 2 hours
Sky Walk is a combination of suspension bridges and platforms built in the cloud forest that offers an opportunity to explore the forest canopy in a safe and easy manner.
Sky Walk allows a vision of the forest from a different perspective which starts with a walk on the ground through the forest, and takes you up to explore the tops of the trees.
You can do both Sky Walk and Sky Trek for a special price!!!
Recommendations: Comfortable shoes, camera with plenty of film, binoculars, poncho and insect repellent.
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