Latin America · Nature

Monteverde

Cloud forest walked from suspension bridges in the canopy.

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Place: Puntarenas · Costa Rica · CR
World region: Latin America
Type: Nature
ID: DST-0329

Why go

Cloud forest walked from suspension bridges in the canopy.

Monteverde's cloud forest reserves offer quetzal sightings and canopy walkways, and the zip-lining industry started here. It is cool and wet year round.

Signature experiences

Cloud forest canopy bridges
Night wildlife walk
Zip-line and Sky Tram

Interest tags

wildliferainforesthikingadventurebirdwatching

Good for

Wildlife travellersFamiliesAdventure travellers

Pairs well with

Arenal Manuel Antonio Guanacaste

Best months

Dec-Apr (dry)

Avoid months

Sep-Oct (wettest)

Ideal stay

3 days

Nearest airport

SJO · San Jose

Pace

Active

Cost tier

Mid

Peak crowd level

High

Country ISO

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