Located in the Tilaran Mountain Range on the edge of the world-famous Monteverde Cloud Forest at an altitude of 4,600 ft (1,400 m), you will find Monteverde Lodge & Gardens. With a proximity of only 4.3 miles (7 km) to Selvatura Park and about 15 minutes to the entrance of Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, this hotel offers a perfect location for your Costa Rica vacation! It is also within about 20 miles (32 km) of the Quebrada Grande Arena and I.N.V.U Park. Monteverde Lodge & Gardens provides you with 28 beautiful rooms. They all offer stunning views of the forest and garden. Furthermore, they all have free wireless internet. However, you will still be able to reconnect with nature. Fall asleep to the sounds of the jungle awakening and wake up to its soothing noises.
Stretching on approximately 25,000 acres, the Monteverde Reserve holds six different life zones with endless habitats. About 2,000 plant species are home to this area, offering various wildlife a place to live, thrive and flourish. And you will be able to observe a great part of them! Overall 400 bird species and over 100 species of mammals live here. Especially for Birdwatching vacations and Birding in general, Monteverde is a true paradise! With a bit of luck, you can spot a Resplendent Quetzal, a Three Wattle Bell Bird, a Motmot, a Cabani’s Ground-Sparrow, a Lovely Cotinga, a Fiery-throated Hummingbird and many more! Just have a bit of patience and make sure that you will take your binoculars while hiking on one of the many trails. If you feel more like staying on the property you will not miss out on the great bird variety! The Lodge’s private gardens are home to many native plant species, which attract a lot of fauna as well.
In Monteverde Lodge & Gardens you will receive an informal, caring and personalized style of service. Feel right at home in this quiet, tranquil and laid back atmosphere. The rustic, elegant interior with an open fireplace will offer you everything you wish for and need for your special stay in this precious environment. For your culinary well-being, start and end your day in their on-site El Jardin Restaurant. The menu includes simply prepared local produce and every meal comes with fresh homemade bread. You could probably describe their cuisine as creative and contemporary. Also, if you are a wine lover you will be happy with their wine list. It includes some of the best South American wines. Head to the bar for a refreshing end of the day drink.
To guarantee you will not be bored, the Lodge and the entire area offers so many things to do! Suggested activities include hiking, birding, horseback riding, and zip lining, just to name a few. If you decide to go for a hike take a local guide. They will be able to show and explain to you the different habitats and wildlife! To get a different view of the flora and fauna, mount a horse at the El Rodeo stable, soar down zip lines, or walk along different hanging bridges installed in the treetops. Adventures and adrenaline are not part of your preferred tour? Take advantage of Monteverde’s culture and visit bat, orchid, and frog exhibits you can all find close by. Besides that, you can always walk around the Lodge’s butterfly and hummingbird garden. Other cultural options include visiting chocolate, sugar and coffee plantations. And, to round off your perfect day at Monteverde Lodge & Gardens swim and relax in La Posa de Doña Yolanda solar-heated pool. You can also schedule a massage in their massage room.
Explore a huge variety of flora and fauna within this 310 hectares reserve located on the Tilarán mountain range. Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve was founded in 1992 and has been managed by the public high school board of directors since then. A certain percentage of the funds raised by this reserve is used in education for the youth in the community. You can find the water springs of Chiquito and Caño Negro rivers. Along with the Aguas Gatas they constitute a great amount of the water that feeds the Arenal hydroelectric power station. Get immersed in nature and discover the natural wonders that the cloud forest has to offer.
Whats Included: Transportation, guide and entrance fee
Recommended Ages: 4+
Tour Duration (approximately): 4 hours
What to bring: Comfortable clothes; hiking shoes; camera; binoculars; mosquito repellent.
El Trapiche tour, is a great way to learn about Costa Rica culture and food! You will have a guided tour of the family farm and learn about the production of Coffee, Sugarcane, and Chocolate! You’ll also learn about other important Costa Rican crops that are grown on the family farm. You’ll learn about the coffee process, how they pick the coffee to various types of the coffee processing. Then enjoy learning (and tasting!) how chocolate is made! You’ll also have the chance to ride in a typical ox cart to the Sugar Cane Mill (El Trapiche). At the Sugar Cane Mill you’ll learn about how the sugar cane is transformed from a plant to a sweet treat, you’ll even have the chance to make your own sugar cane candy! At the end of your tour you’ll have the chance to try coffee, fresh pressed sugarcane juice, and picadillo de arracache (a traditional vegetable dish) – a true taste of Costa Rica and Monteverde!
Whats Included: Transportation and guide
Recommended Ages: All Ages
Tour Duration (approximately): 2.5 hours
What to bring: Rain jacket, sweater, closed toed shoes, money to buy coffee or chocolate in the gift shop.
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