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Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve

An outdoor spot in Monteverde, moderately priced ($$) and worth about 4 hours. Best time to go: Early morning.

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Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve
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Why go

Cloud-forest reserve with quetzal habitat.

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Monteverde, alongside 3 activities, 2 places to eat and 2 outdoor spots. The closest of our other picks is Curi-Cancha Reserve, 4.4 km away as the crow flies. Set aside about 4 hours here; it works best as the anchor of a day rather than a quick stop.

Type
Outdoors · Nature
Neighborhood
Monteverde
Price
$$
Time needed
4 hr
Best time
Early morning

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Monteverde, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Curi-Cancha Reserve

    Private reserve good for birding.

    Outdoors · 4.4 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Monteverde Cheese Factory

    Dairy shop selling cheese and ice cream.

    Food · 4.5 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Café Caburé

    Chocolatier and cafe.

    Drinks · 4.9 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Selvatura Park

    Canopy zipline and hanging bridges.

    Activity · 5.8 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve

    Higher, less-crowded cloud forest.

    Outdoors · 5.8 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Tree House Restaurant

    Restaurant built around a fig tree.

    Food · 6.5 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve is a stop on our Costa Rica Pura Vida route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in Monteverde

Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve is our only outdoors pick in Monteverde; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Monteverde guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Monteverde run from 21°C in November to 27°C in April; October is usually the wettest month. For Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve itself, we suggest: Early morning.

Modelled monthly averages for Monteverde from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Monteverde weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
Puntarenas Province, Monteverde, Costa Rica
Coordinates
10.29894, -84.76816
Destination
Monteverde, Costa Rica
Website
reservamonteverde.com

Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve: quick answers

How much time do you need at Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve?

Plan on about 4 hours at Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve?

Our pick: Early morning. Insider tip: Arrive at opening with a guide to see quetzals.

Where is Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve?

Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve is at Puntarenas Province, Monteverde, Costa Rica. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve?

Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve appears on Costa Rica Pura Vida, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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