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Monteverde Attractions: Things to do in Monteverde
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Horseback Riding Stables in Costa Rica . Horse Trek Monteverde is based in the beautiful area of the Monteverde Cloud...
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Horseback Riding Stables in Costa Rica . Horse Trek Monteverde is based in the beautiful area of the Monteverde Cloud Forests. For over 16 years, Marvin Anchia, has been offering horseback riding tours on well-loved and cared for horses. Rides include: 2.5 hours Mountain & Farm View Ride; 4 hours in the Clouds Ride; San Luis Waterfall; All Day Cowboy Ride and Multi-Day, 2-8 day Horseback Riding Holidays.
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# 85 live bats free-flying in our huge enclosure, designed to resemble the cloud forest at night# Guided tour by professional...
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# 85 live bats free-flying in our huge enclosure, designed to resemble the cloud forest at night# Guided tour by professional guides takes about 45 minutes# The tour is both informative, educational and entertaining, with a focus on biology and conservation# Cleverly designed interpretive exhibits, like our giant ears, huge bat heads, and bat skeleton.# You will see, at close range, 85 tropical fruit-eating and nectar-feeding bats from the Monteverde area# Our bats fly, eat, socialize, and even give birth before your eyes
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The Bajo del Tigre sector is physically separated from the Children's Eternal Rain Forest and is managed by the MCL. Bajo del...
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The Bajo del Tigre sector is physically separated from the Children's Eternal Rain Forest and is managed by the MCL. Bajo del Tigre is situated in Monteverde and is approximately 29 hectares in size, although the property is surrounded by other forested properties in the zone. The type of forest found in Bajo del Tigre is rare and it is poorly represented in the country. This is because these forests were cut down to make way for coffee plantations and urban zones. Bajo del Tigre presents an altitudinal range from 1,020 to 1,380 meters above sea level and receives over 2,400 mm of rain annually. In this type of seasonal forest, the dry period extends from January through the beginning of May.Bajo del Tigre has a reception center for visitors and a gift shop with items related to our organization and conservation in general. In addition, next to the reception center is a "kids' house" oriented to environmental education for local kids. The main visitors of Bajo del Tigre are national and international students. However, it is being used more and more by ecotourists and occasionally by researchers. In Bajo del Tigre, there are about 4.4 km of trails that allow you to enjoy the unique flora and fauna of the area, as well as an excellent view of the sunset over the Nicoya Gulf.
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The Monteverde Butterfly Gardens has been teaching people about the marvels of insects and arachnids for over 20 years. Our...
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The Monteverde Butterfly Gardens has been teaching people about the marvels of insects and arachnids for over 20 years. Our mission has always been to change the way people view these small but fantastically diverse animals. It is not hard either- with 4 different butterfly habitats housing up to 30 species of butterfly, a leaf cutter ant colony and over 20 species of live Costa Rican insects and arachnids in our nature centre we have something that will melt the heart of even the most devout bug crusher! A dedicated and passionate group of staff and volunteers will guide you on a tour through our three acre facility where you will see just some of the amazing insects and arachnids Costa Rica has to offer! The property is lush and full of other Costa Rican favourites such as capuchin monkeys and agoutis! Birders will not be disappointed with wrens galore and common visits from Keel Billed toucan, blue crowned motmot and the occasional appearance of the famed bell bird. We are open 365 days a year, so drop by whenever you can!
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Sabine who speaks English, French, Spanish and German and offers a variety of treks, from $ 15 US per hour to day trips to...
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Sabine who speaks English, French, Spanish and German and offers a variety of treks, from $ 15 US per hour to day trips to specialty tours including a Full Moon Ride. Several multi-day treks are also on offer. Sabine's Smiling Horses is a true destination in Costa Rica.
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The Monteverde Orchid Garden is a place where you can enjoy beauty that is found in the marvelous world of orchids. Our...
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The Monteverde Orchid Garden is a place where you can enjoy beauty that is found in the marvelous world of orchids. Our garden has a large collection of orchids; we have more than 425 different species. You can find species that are endemic to Monteverde, and a collection of miniature orchids, including the smallest one in the world. We offer guided walks both in English and Spanish. We are in a great location in down town Santa Elena.
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Professional Travel Assistance & Free Booking Service for Monteverde: Tours, Transportation, Guides and Hotels. No booking...
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Professional Travel Assistance & Free Booking Service for Monteverde: Tours, Transportation, Guides and Hotels. No booking fees, All local Experts.
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Roberto Wesson original paintings inspired by the energy and magical tropical forest.Located in Monteverde and surrounded by...
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Roberto Wesson original paintings inspired by the energy and magical tropical forest.Located in Monteverde and surrounded by pristine cloud forest ,the artist and naturalist guide opens his studio-gallery to the public.
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Half way between the town of Santa Elena and the Santa Elena Preserve the Sky Walk is located: This complex use trails,...
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Half way between the town of Santa Elena and the Santa Elena Preserve the Sky Walk is located: This complex use trails, suspension bridges for a more tranquil introduction to the ecology and natives of the forest canopy, constructed within the cloud forest. It allows a vision of the forest from a different perspective which starts with a walk on the ground taking you up to explore the treetops, a hardly discovered habitat, called the “canopy” with a naturalist guide. Also discover the night wildlife at our Sky Walk Night Tour.
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The Monteverde Wildlife Refuge is committed to the preservation of our native flora and fauna. It features animal views,...
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The Monteverde Wildlife Refuge is committed to the preservation of our native flora and fauna. It features animal views, guided family walks, and guided sunset nocturnal toursSit under a shady tree and watch Quetzals, Bell Birds, Umbrella Birds, Snakes and a variety of other birds in their natural habitat.Monteverde Wildlife Refuge is a private sanctuary, staffed by nature lovers and is the newest Wildlife Refuge in Monteverde Costa Rica.
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Two beatiful vintage trains will take the visitor through an amazing 2 hour trip through the Monteverde Cloud Forest. Ideal...
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Two beatiful vintage trains will take the visitor through an amazing 2 hour trip through the Monteverde Cloud Forest. Ideal for family groups and people with mobility limitations. Great views of the Arenal Volcano and the Monteverde Cloud Forest, restaurant, souvenir shop and gourmet coffee shop available, open year round from 7 am to 4 pm, night tours available upon request.
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Category: Nature/ Wildlife Areas; Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas
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This 75-acre private wildlife preserve has more than 150 species of birds and 4 walking trails for scenic strolls through...
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This 75-acre private wildlife preserve has more than 150 species of birds and 4 walking trails for scenic strolls through lush surroundings, 2 waterfalls, a impressive biodiversity.Since its a biological passway it offers an excellent opportunity to the visitors to see a big quantity of mammal and bird species of the zone.Ask for our conservation program.
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The Museum of Monteverde History has a primary focus on the North American Quakers who founded Monteverde in 1950. Besides...
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The Museum of Monteverde History has a primary focus on the North American Quakers who founded Monteverde in 1950. Besides the amazing collection of historic photos, visitors will see many exhibits and learn about the geological history that created the Central American isthmus and enabled the critical migrations of animals and humans between the two continents. The visitor also learns about the indigenous tribes that once lived here, and finally, the contribution of biologists, conservationists, and ecotourism to modern Monteverde.
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"You will miss allege crowds going here, we only saw one person whilst we were out in the cloud forest. I haven't been to monteverde cloud forest but have been told by numerous people that it is very crowded.
The cloud forest itself is beautiful and very atmospheric with the mist/cloud covering. ..."Don't expect to see any animals though, and if you do see one it will be a bonus - we saw a deer and some insects. I wouldn't say you need a guide, we did it on our own.
The one thing I was a little disappointed with was I thought they could have had leaflets or a poster or two in the entrance bit describing and giving more information about cloud forests, but I guess that's what you get a guide for.
It's a $4 return minibus to Santa Elena which picks you up from your accommodation. There are certain times it picks you up and returns from the park. Wear wet weather gear and sturdy footwear as it is wet up there!
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"We happened upon this as a recommendation from hotel Belmar. There are only a limited number of people allowed in each day which makes for a quiet atmosphere and a feeling of really being close to nature as it is not highly developed for tourists. Our group consisted of only 6 people so we were easi..."ly able to hear and see everything the knowledgeable guide pointed out and said. The guide had a telescope which allowed us to see things up close and also showed us how to take photos through it using it as a zoom lens. We got some great pictures this way. There is a hummingbird area that is not to be missed. I have never seen so many and such a variety of them in one location. I can't say enough about our guide. Not only did he seem to know a lot about the area, he seemed very excited to share it with us. You could tell he liked his job and that made it even more special for our group. I only wish I could remember his name. This is definitely worth the money to see!
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"My husband and I had a great time ziplining! It was definitely a one-of-a-kind experience. The Superman lines were long, which was frightening to me at first, because you can look straight down (which is a long way down!), but it turned out to be exhilarating after a few seconds. The tarzan swing..." was a once-in-a-lifetime experience. It really felt like a freefall the first few seconds. I don't have any desire to do that again, but I'm glad I did it once.
Be ready for a hike in between the regular ziplining and the Superman lines. The staff was helpful, but we didn't spend too much time talking to them b/c we were in the beginning of the group.
All in all, we had a great time and would recommend this to others!
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