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Monteverde

Monteverde is a cloud-forest base for hanging bridges, night walks and birding, reached on mountain roads.

Updated: November 5, 2026. Schedules, prices and conditions change; always confirm on the booking page.

Quetzal on a mossy branch in cloud forest
Quetzal on a mossy branch in cloud forest · Photo: Original image
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Santa Elena is the village base. Reserves sit outside town and many tours include pickup. The last stretch of road is winding, so plan arrival in daylight.

Where things are

PlaceTypeNotes
Santa Elena villageDestination / baseMost hotels and restaurants
Monteverde Cloud Forest ReserveAttractionEast of Santa Elena
Selvatura ParkAttractionNorth of Santa Elena

Tours near this base

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Selvatura Park Hanging Bridge Tour in Monteverde

Selvatura hanging bridges.

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Small Group Wildlife Refuge Monteverde Night Walking Tour

Small-group night walk.

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Monteverde Cloud Forest Guided Nature Walk with Expert Naturalist

Guided cloud-forest walk with a naturalist.

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Listings checked live on November 5, 2026. Operators change inclusions, pickup zones and restrictions, so confirm on the booking page before you pay.

Where to stay

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