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Curi-Cancha Refuge. No wonder Monteverde Cloud Forest has been named one of the seven natural wonders of Costa Rica.Since there are 3 cloud forest reserves in Monteverde, you may be confused as to which one to visit.
The route we took as first to Sendero Nubloso to the viewpoint at la Ventana, then back to Camino, Puente to the bridge, Wilford Guindon, Tosi and Cuecha to the waterfall and back to the office. Areas with poor drainages support swamp forests, while other parts dissected by deep, expansive gorges have numerous streams tumbling through, creating rapids, waterfalls and standstill pools. Tourists can hike the reserve or take a guided tour to experience the beauty of a forest up in the clouds and appreciate its importance in the world.Of the three cloud forest reserves, Monteverde is arguably the most popular and is absolutely worth visiting. Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve: The best hike ever! - See 3,572 traveler reviews, 2,731 candid photos, and great deals for Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, Costa Rica, at Tripadvisor. Don’t run or jump on the bridge.After the bridge, continue onto the Wilford Guindon trail. Alternative Monteverde Cloud Forest. Move your mouse around in the video!The Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve is a great place to hike for all visitors, you don’t have to be in super awesome shape to walk. A guided hike is often the best way to learn about the fascinating ecology of the area and the knowledgeable guides will point out where the wildlife is likely to be and ensure that even if you see very little wildlife you will have a great time learning about the forests and the plant life.Monteverde Cloud Forests in Costa Rica, often described as Mother Nature’s playground! The Reserve covers roughly 26,000 acres (10,500 hectares) of protected cloud forest and is visited by around 70,000 people a year. The weather is very comfortable in dry season (December – May) with temperatures in the high 70’s and the occasional spring shower.

We spent a whole day wandering through the trees, exploring a unique corner of Costa Rica. You can peek over to the side of the trail and look over the entire cloud forest reserve!This is a view of the Caribbean side overlooking the forests.You have to walk back to the start of Sendero La Ventana and turn to Sendero Camino unless you want to go back through Sendero Nubloso.We walked on Sendero Camino for about a 300 meters before turning onto Sendero Roble to go to the bridge. Less crowded with pretty and peaceful trails. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. During the low season, (September - November), take advantage of our special package deal: 2 people minimum, 3 hour cloud forest adventure, bilingual wildlife expert and binoculars for $20 total. They take cash (USD and colones) and credit card.We hiked most of the reserve. Monteverde Cloud Forest Hikes (day and night tours) Hiking in the Cloud Forests of the Monteverde Area. It is prohibited to park on the side of the road.There is a shuttle bus you can book in advance to go to the reserve.The Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve entrance fee for foreigners is $25 USD per person and $12 USD per child from 6 to 12 years. The reserve sits about 4,662 feet above sea level, allowing hikers the chance to move in and out of the clouds themselves, a phenomenon that gives much of Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve a misty and foggy appearance. Santa Elena Cloud Forest. Located along the continental divide, Monteverde Cloud Forest is a lush and beautiful hiking experience.


Natural History Walks at the Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Preserve. Its not just the forests and landscapes that are so diversified, though. We stayed on Roble for about 100 meters and then turned onto Sendero Puente, crossed the bridge and continued onto Sendero Wilford Guindon.When you turn onto Roble, there are a lot of steps and it gets a bit steep.You’ll come upon a short hanging bridge, a nice spot to rest and look around.The bridge is not super long or high up so if you’re scared of heights, it is not too bad. If you have time you can enjoy a night walk as well as in the day hike to get a glimpse of the nocturnal life. A little past the Establo Hotel, the road will turn into gravel (where the benches are by the side of the road).From there, continue on this road for a kilometer or so and you will stay on the road to the left (where it then branches off to San Luis to the right).There is now a dedicated parking lot for Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve as they stopped letting people park directly at the reserve’s entrance. The Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve was founded in 1972 and is named after the nearby town of Monteverde. Stroll through the forest and even without a guide, you’ll discover why it’s so special.Over 400 birds, 120 amphibians and reptiles and over 3000 plants are found in the Reserve! The Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve is a great place to hike for all visitors, you don’t have to be in super awesome shape to walk.

This 4,000 hectare (9884 acre) private reserve protects a very delicate and sadly diminishing ecosystem: the tropical cloud forests. Unparalleled beauty and biodiversity.