Keel-billed Toucan by Michael Steinman Source: Unsplash
Monteverde Cloud Forest
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Keel-billed Toucan by Michael Steinman Source: Unsplash
Costa Rica|North America
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Monteverde Cloud Forest
Costa Rica|North America
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Wildlife
75
Access
80
Stay
88
Safety
74
Photo
60
Crowds
70
Cost
98
Birding
The misty cloud forests of Monteverde are a birder's paradise, home to the resplendent quetzal and hundreds of other species. The unique ecosystem also supports diverse mammals, reptiles, and the highest density of orchids in the world.
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Wildlife Species
Resplendent Quetzal
UncommonBird · Best time: Early Morning
Three-toed Sloth
CommonMammal · Best time: All Day
Kinkajou
UncommonMammal · Best time: Night
Red-eyed Tree Frog
CommonAmphibian · Best time: Night
Emerald Toucanet
CommonBird · Best time: Morning
Geography
- Terrain
- Cloud forest, montane rainforest
- Elevation
- 1,400-1,800m
- Climate
- Tropical montane
- Area
- 10,500 hectares
Weather
- Best Months
- DecemberJanuaryFebruaryMarchApril
- Avg. Temperature
- 14-22°C
- Rainfall
- High (mist year-round)
- Humidity
- 85-100%
Getting There
Nearest Airport
Juan Santamaría International Airport (San José)
180km from San José
Transport
- Shuttle bus (4-5 hours)
- Rental car (4WD recommended)
- Local flights to nearby airstrip
Where to Stay
Monteverde Lodge & Gardens
$$$Eco Lodge · Near reserve
Hotel Belmar
$$$Boutique Hotel · 5km from reserve
Sleepers Hostel
$Hostel · Santa Elena
Location
10.3000, -84.8167View larger map
