Monteverde Cloud Forest is one of Costa Rica’s most beautiful destinations
Nestled in between the mountains of the Cordillera de Tilarán, just two and a half hours from San José, Monteverde is among the most popular tourist destinations in Costa Rica. Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve stands out as the area’s main attraction, offering protection to one of the most extensive cloud forests in all of Central America. The reserve is famous for being home to the Resplendent Quetzal, one of the most beautiful bird species in the world.
Monteverde earned worldwide renown through National Geographic, which classified it as “the jewel of the crown among all cloud forests in the Planet.” Monteverde’s history dates back to the 1950`s when a group of Quakers arrived from the United States and began the conservation efforts.
Today Monteverde is considered a natural sanctuary which combines the tranquility of a verdant mountain destination with numerous recreational, educational and adventure tours such as horseback riding, nature hiking, zip line canopy tours, bird watching and more.
Without a doubt, this is an ideal destination for nature lovers with families or travelers in search of a quiet and romantic place to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. An abundance of hotels and restaurants lend hospitality to the area and provide an opportunity to fully enjoy nature and adventure in comfort.
Nestled in the mountaintops of the Monteverde Reserve, the world-renowned Hotel Belmar offers its guests truly unique experiences full of natural wonder, elegance, and warm friendly service with a variety of exciting 22 new room styles, features, and amenities designed for exclusive, unforgettable comfort and quality.
The Monteverde Lodge and Gardens is what some might call rustic elegance in the cloud forest. Located on a quiet and secluded area between Santa Elena and the Monteverde Reserve, this hotel is the perfect spot for an unforgettable cloud forest experience.
Situated on a hillside in the misty cloud forest of Monteverde, this mountain hotel offers 155 spacious rooms equipped with cable television, refrigerators, coffee makers, safes, telephones, and a balcony or private terrace. Guests can enjoy the beautiful views of the cloud forest and the Gulf of Nicoya to the background music of surrounding nature and wildlife.