1Hollow strangler fig (ficus tree)
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2Monteverde Cheese Factory
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Monteverde’s cloud forest reserves
The area’s protected reserves, from the most famous to the quietest, with trails to do on your own or with a guide.
Hanging bridges, ziplines and bungee
Canopy parks, bridges over the treetops, Tarzan swings and bungee: compare before you book.
Night walks in Monteverde
At night frogs, tarantulas, sloths and olingos come out. These are the sites and operators running night tours.
Coffee, chocolate, sugar cane and cheese
Farms and workshops to taste what the mountain produces, plus the Quaker dairy.
For rainy days and with kids
Short or covered animal and plant exhibits that work even when it rains.
Free or cheap: lookouts, waterfalls and hikes
Low-cost plans, such as watching hummingbirds or sunsets over the gulf.