Monteverde is a cloud forest habitat with incredible birds and plants diversity!
Overview
Hotspot in Monteverde:
Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve
The most wanted bird species of the area, the Resplendent Quetzal, Black and Yellow Silky Flycatcher, Chiriqui Quail Dove, and the Three-Wattled BellBird call the cloud forest home.
The entrance to the reserve is an excellent place for a wide variety of hummingbirds, including the largest hummingbird in Costa Rica, the Violet Sabrewing.
With your private guide or one of the excellent local birding guides, chances are great to see these species and many more. Park hrs. may vary by season, so check the website before heading to the reserve.
Monteverde is one of the top places to visit in Costa Rica. There is a focus on birding and wildlife tours but with a wide array of adventure activities, a great choice of hotels, and the charming town of Santa Elena, general visitors will enjoy spending time here too.
An extremely high biodiversity consisting of over 2,500 plant species (including the most orchid species in a single place) 100 species of mammals, 400 bird species, 120 reptilian and amphibian species, and thousands of insects, has drawn scientists and tourists.
