Monteverde
Monteverde, nestled high in the
Tilarán mountains, is a magical place. In 1951 an oaxcart trail led 11
Quaker families through pastoral landscape with unforgettable views to a
mountain heaven of peace. Today, visitors and scientists folck to this
ecological treasure, home of the Resplendent Quetzal.
The Monteverde tourism zone is known around the
world for its conservation efforts and lifestyle centered around respect for
nature.
Santa Elena is the area’s main service center with
various shops and tourism companies; other important towns are San Luis and San
Gerardo. Though its main attraction is the Monteverde Biological Preserve, the
region also features a variety of natural places, picturesque paths, flora- and
fauna-watching opportunities, natural landscapes and more.
Owing to
the area’s attractions and environment, activities are centered around
natural history and adventure; possible tourist activities include bird-
(especially the resplendent quetzal), wildlife- and nature-watching, hiking,
canopy tours, trips to suspension bridges and visits to butterfly and frog
gardens.
An Excellent selection of hotels, restaurants, tours,
nature-oriented and artistic activities make this hilltop haven a favorite
stomping-ground for all ages.
ACTIVITIES
- BIRD-WATCHING
- HORSEBACK RIDING
- MOUNTAIN BIKING
- TREETOP
ADVENTURES
- PHOTOGRAPHY
- HONEYMOONS
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LANGUAGE, HANDICRAFT AND ART COURSES
- ZOOFARMS (INSECTS,
REPTILES AND AMPHIBIANS)
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