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Only one percent of the world’s forests are considered cloud forests, and many of them exist in Costa Rica. The forest is a bit cooler and wetter than the rest of Costa Rica. Monteverde’s average rainfall is around 97 inches per year. It remains driest from December through April. Cooler temperatures around 65 F are perfect for hiking, ziplining and wildlife spotting.

Region: Costa Rica

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Featured Monteverde Hotel

  • El Establo Mountain Hotel Monteverde, Costa Rica

    El Establo Mountain Hotel Monteverde, Costa Rica

    Monteverde
    Our 3-Star classification designates those properties where guests experience an ideal mix of comfortable accommodations and modern amenities. Most of these hotels feature a variety of services, and offer distinguished style and comfort.
    • Not An All-Inclusive Property
      Not An All-Inclusive Property
    • No Honeymoon Amenity
      No Honeymoon Amenity
    • Spa Services
      Spa Services
    • Family Program Not Offered
      Family Program Not Offered
    • Breakfast Included
      Breakfast Included
    • Not A Beachfront Property
      Not A Beachfront Property
    • Meal Plan Available
      Meal Plan Available
    • No Air Conditioning
      No Air Conditioning
    • Non-Smoking Property
      Non-Smoking Property

    Nestled in the misty cloud forest of Monteverde, this hotel offers comfortable accommodations and personal service.

    • Not An All-Inclusive Property
      Not An All-Inclusive Property
    • No Honeymoon Amenity
      No Honeymoon Amenity
    • Spa Services
      Spa Services
    • Family Program Not Offered
      Family Program Not Offered
    • Breakfast Included
      Breakfast Included
    • Not A Beachfront Property
      Not A Beachfront Property
    • Meal Plan Available
      Meal Plan Available
    • No Air Conditioning
      No Air Conditioning
    • Non-Smoking Property
      Non-Smoking Property

    Nestled in the misty cloud forest of Monteverde, this hotel offers comfortable accommodations and personal service.

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Fast Facts

During the early 1950s, Quakers from the United States immigrated to Costa Rica to avoid the military draft. The environmentally conscious Quakers settled in Monteverde, shaping the community in many ways. They preserved a third of their land as a watershed to support their farms. Later in 1972, with the additional help of local government and international organizations, they helped create the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve.

Mayans and Aztecs both considered the illustrious quetzal, whose name meant tail feather in Mayan, mystical. The tail feathers were once used as currency by these ancient peoples. Today, quetzal is the name of the Guatemalan currency, as well as its colorful national bird. The male of the species grows twin tail feathers up to three feet long to impress potential mates during mating season. Both male and female quetzals boast vivid blue, green and red coloring. These birds can be found from Mexico to Panama. It is considered a ”near-threatened” species as its cloud forest habitat becomes more encroached upon and the bird cannot reproduce in captivity.

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