Monteverde is a refreshing break from the heat of the beaches. Its green slopes and cascading waterfalls will leave you in awe. Best known for its rich biodiversity and cloud forest, the Monteverde area is a must see. Nestled in the Tilaran Mountain Range with views to the Gulf of Nicoya and of Arenal Volcano, Monteverde is a paradise of lush landscapes.

The area known as Monteverde really consists of a few small towns, Santa Elena being the most well known, and of several private reserves and forested areas. This region is unique in that all of the protected lands are private endeavors, not government mandates.

Hiking, bird watching and canopy tours are the biggest attractions here, but horseback riding, coffee tours, night walks, hanging bridges and the plethora of natural history
museums need not be forgotten.