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Top 10 nature & wildlife things to do in Monteverde

Wildlife, forests, gardens, and the green pockets of Monteverde that make it bearable in monsoon and beautiful by November. Day trips and short drives where the landscape is the point.

  1. Guided tour in the Curicancha Reserve, Monteverde1

    1. Guided tour in the Curicancha Reserve

    5.0· 39 reviews· 3 hours

    The Curi Cancha private wildlife refuge is home to wild plants and animals. On this tour you will be accompanied by a guide specialized in finding the local fauna which is very special with unique strategies to survive in this unique habitat of the high altitude tropical forests. The professional telescope that the guide carries will be very useful to be able to observe the wildlife in great detail.

  2. 2 Hour Night Hike by Finca Lantana Monteverde, Monteverde2

    2. 2 Hour Night Hike by Finca Lantana Monteverde

    5.0· 65 reviews· 2.5 hours

    The trails of the Finca Lantana are a special place to see different species of frogs, snakes and insects, and other animals such as sloth, ocelot, tarantula and armadillo, as well as a variety of plants, the majestic strangler fig, and many more.You will be accompanied by an experienced guide who will provide you with a flashlight and begin the magic of the forest. Although we cannot guarantee that you will see a particular species because we are a biological corridor where fauna is observed in its natural state, we guarantee you an experience that you will not forget

  3. Curi-court Bird-Watching tour, Monteverde3

    3. Curi-court Bird-Watching tour

    4.9· 151 reviews· 3 hours

    The Biodiversity of the Forests of the high areas of Costa Rica are unique with the specialty that most are endemic to these highlands of Central America. In this magical place you have the opportunity to observe the incredible Resplendent Quetzal in natural habitat as well as a great variety of Hummingbirds and native orchids that have epiphytic lives. We offer the possibility of taking the tour in a special electric cart for people with walking problems, with an extra cost of $60 that you can pay on the day of the tour in cash or card.

  1. Monteverde Cloud Forest Guided Tour, Monteverde4

    4. Monteverde Cloud Forest Guided Tour

    4.9· 180 reviews· 3 hours

    Monteverde meets the expectations of a great variety of flora and fauna, I will lead you to find in the cloud forest those endemic species that make this Reserve unique, not only plants and trees but mammals, birds, reptiles, invertebrates also live in this ecosystem that has been vulnerable for years. You will be immerse in the heart of the virgin mountains of Monteverde. Make sure to buy the entry tickets for the specific times you book the tour.

  2. El Tigre Waterfalls Hiking Tour with Lunch and Nature Guide, Monteverde5

    5. El Tigre Waterfalls Hiking Tour with Lunch and Nature Guide

    4.9· 57 reviews

    Its a hike at a very unique and virgin Cloudforest, with great views and many beautifull Waterfalls, the songs of the tropical birds mixed up with the sound of the water makes the experience unique and unforgettable.

  3. White Water Rafting: Class III and IV on The Tenorio River, Monteverde6

    6. White Water Rafting: Class III and IV on The Tenorio River

    4.9· 113 reviews· 4.5 hours

    The Tenorio river class 3-4 is a unique adventure where you will submerge yourself in a lifetime experience in the Tropical dry forest of Guanacaste and be in touch with nature and the adrenaline of the white water rafting sport. RCR-RAFTING is the pioneer company of rafting in Guanacaste since 2004

  4. Authentic experience of Coffee, Cane and Caco inside the forest, Monteverde7

    7. Authentic experience of Coffee, Cane and Caco inside the forest

    4.9· 31 reviews· 2 hours

    Ten la oportunidad de vivir y ser parte de una experiencia autentica y rural de la producción de café, caña de azúcar y cacao de los costarricenses, además de conocer como esta ha influido en el desarrollo económico y social de Costa Rica. Podrás vivir una experiencia sensorial, de cada uno de los productos además de deliciosas degustaciones de los productos que realizaremos juntos Esta es una vivencia brindada por personas apasionadas y amantes por el café, que les gusta su trabajo y que poseen una excelente relación con la naturaleza y su entorno.

  5. The Original Canopy Tour Monteverde, Zipline, Monteverde8

    8. The Original Canopy Tour Monteverde, Zipline

    4.9· 1429 reviews· 2.5 hours

    The Original Canopy Tour offers Canopy Tour, Rappel, climbing a Hollow tree, Tarzan Swing, and an exhilarating opportunity to soar through the treetops high above the forest floor on the adventure of a lifetime. Here you will view the jungle life from a perspective previously reserved for a selected group of researchers and photographers. Everything was designed for your fun but always preserving the forest.

  6. Guided Wildlife Tour in Monteverde Cloud Forest, Monteverde9

    9. Guided Wildlife Tour in Monteverde Cloud Forest

    4.9· 57 reviews· 2.5 hours

    Discover the extraordinary biodiversity of the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, one of the most emblematic and biodiverse ecosystems on the planet and a must-see for nature lovers traveling to Costa Rica. On this guided hike through the Monteverde Cloud Forest, you will walk trails surrounded by lush vegetation accompanied by a professional local naturalist guide. During the tour, your guide will help you identify birds, insects and other species while sharing knowledge about the ecology and biological richness of this unique ecosystem. The reserve protects more than 10,000 hectares of tropical cloud forest and is home to an impressive diversity of fauna and flora. With the support of professional optical equipment, you will be able to observe and appreciate the biodiversity that makes Monteverde one of the most important natural destinations in Costa Rica.

  7. Monteverde Night Tour Unique Experience, Monteverde10

    10. Monteverde Night Tour Unique Experience

    4.8· 84 reviews· 2 hours

    Walking through Costa Rica in one of the tours which is one of the most beautiful in CR called Cloud Forest Night Tour, watching nocturnal animals, insects, frogs, mammals and more! Discover the fascinating night walk, where nature becomes the protagonist of an unforgettable experience. We are proud to offer responsible animal watching, a practice that distinguishes us and makes us unique. We have expert guides who will welcome you with a smile and will be happy to show you Monteverde and its nocturnal wildlife. Come with your friends, family, everybody can enjoy of a different and nocturnal experience here in Costa Rica with us!

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