Monteverde Cloud Forest Costa Rica
This famous reserve, whose complete name is "Monteverde Biological Cloud Forest Reserve", has very unique characteristics and boasts an invaluable ecosystem for the Costa Rica territory.
Some relevant facts are:
- 877 species of epiphytes in its land.
- The elevation range goes from 860mts. to 1840mts. at sea level.
- Its annual precipitation average is 2579mm, being October the rainiest month of the year and March the less one.
- It has an annual temperature of 18.8 centigrade degrees.
- Only the 3% of its total territory is used for tourism. The rest of the reserve is under strict protection.
During the last years it was qualified as one the seven natural wonders of Costa Rica, as an award of its history. Nowadays the reserve is an unconditional destination for all visitors than come to our country. Same way, the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve is worldwide recognized for preserving the animals and nature, classifying it as the most famous cloud forest in the world.
The Tropical Scientific Center, an environmental organization with no commercial purposes, is who manage the reserve and from the beginning they have been assuring the necessaries financial and human resources to expand and consolidate more than 4.000 hectares that the reserve has.
If you want to experience all the possible trails inside the reserve, you should know they are a total of 10.645 meters, divided in 20 paths, ranging from 90 metros long (El Rio Trail) to 1.400 metros (Pantanoso Trail). Therefore you must be prepared for a long but diverse walk through the forest.
Some advice you should take into account are:
- Always stay in the paths.
- Do no take pictures with flash.
- Do no collect samples of animals or plants.
- Don't throw away garbage; let's maintain our natural resources.
- Avoid loud noises, try to speak low.
- It is forbidden to smoke inside the reserve or facilities.
Inside the reserve you can find hanging bridges, view points, "La Ventana" view point, and an investigation laboratory. As an additional attraction, just before the entrance to the reserve there is a hummingbirds' garden, where you will have the opportunity to appreciate dozens of these beautiful animals flying around you. Free.
Looking for accommodations near the reserve? See a complete list of Hotels in Monteverde.