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Monteverde

Costa Rica · Cloud forest town

Monteverde is a small, high-altitude community in Costa Rica's cloud forest, best known for misty trails, canopy bridges, and some of the world's richest biodiversity. With 57 hotels and lodges ranging from intimate B&Bs to a glamping site and a forest lodge, it serves as a natural base for nature-focused travelers.

Known for: Nature · Outdoors · Mountains

22°/ 17°

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11:00 AM local time (UTC−6)

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Featured hotels

Hotel Heliconia - Monteverde

3.0

Hotel Heliconia, Provincia de

(406 reviews)

Camino Verde B&B Monteverde Costa Rica

3.0

Next to Pulperia Las Orquídeas, Santa Elena, Monteverde, Puntarenas Province

(790 reviews)

Hotel & Spa Poco a Poco - Costa Rica

4.0

858G+4P8, Puntarenas Province

(889 reviews)

Trapp Family Lodge Monteverde

3.0

852X+98W, Carr. a Reserva de Monteverde, Provincia de

(441 reviews)

Chira Glamping Monteverde

4.0

Cerro Plano Sapo Dorado road, Puntarenas Province Santa Elena

Cloud Forest Lodge by Böëna

4.0

Province

Senda Monteverde Hotel

4.0

250m norte del BCR en Cerro Plano

Monteverde Lodge & Gardens

4.0

entrance on the right hand side of the road, 400 m East from the Frog Pond, Provincia de

Hotel Ficus Sunset Suites

4.0

200 mts north east from Banco PopularSanta Elena

Selina Monteverde - Hostel

3.0

Carr. a Reserva de Monteverde, Provincia de

Monteverde Country Lodge - Costa Rica

3.0

300 Mts Sureste de la Escuela de Cerro Plano, Puntarenas Province

Mar Inn Costa Rica

3.0

400 metros Norte Banco Nacional de, C. 8, Puntarenas Province

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Hotel tips for you

Breakfast Buffets: Guests frequently mention the breakfast as a highlight; most hotels include it in the rate.
Helpful Staff: Reviews often cite the staff as warm and accommodating, especially when arranging tours and transport.
Cool Evenings: Nights in Monteverde are cool, so many hotels have no air conditioning and provide extra blankets.
Hotel Locations: Monteverde hotels vary widely in location, from a short walk to town to a remote forest setting away from restaurants.

Top viewpoints

Selvatura Adventure Park

Contiguo a reserva, Puntarenas Province, Santa Elena, 60109, Costa Rica

(7,055 reviews)

Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Preserve

Puntarenas Province, Monteverde, Costa Rica

(5,986 reviews)

Treetopia Park

Puntarenas Province, Monteverde, 60109, Costa Rica

(4,293 reviews)

100% Aventura

Carretera a las Nubes de Tilarán, Provincia de Guanacaste, Tilarán, Los Olivos, 50801, Costa Rica

(3,182 reviews)

Cataratas El Tigre

El Tigre Waterfalls, Unnamed Road, Guanacaste Province, Tilarán, Costa Rica

(2,987 reviews)

La Reserva Bosque Nuboso Santa Elena

Guanacaste Province, Tilarán, Costa Rica

(2,185 reviews)

Wildlife Refuge Monteverde

C. Los Camachos, Puntarenas Province, Monteverde, Costa Rica

(1,446 reviews)

El Trapiche Tour

Puntarenas Province, Monteverde, 61201, Costa Rica

(1,148 reviews)

Monteverde Butterfly Gardens

700 m sur del escuela cerro plano, Provincia de Puntarenas, Monteverde, Costa Rica

(1,067 reviews)

Night Walk Tour

60109, Provincia de Puntarenas, Monteverde, Costa Rica

(937 reviews)

Frog Pond Ranario

Puntarenas Province, Monteverde, Costa Rica

(902 reviews)

The Original Canopy Tour Monteverde

1km norte del Bonco de Costa Rica 60109, Provincia de Puntarenas, Monteverde, 60109, Costa Rica

(778 reviews)

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When to visit

Things to do

Selvatura Park Gold Package (Canopy & Hanging Bridges)

(157 reviews)

From $131

Monteverde Cloud Forest Night Wildlife Experience

2 hr

(400 reviews)

From $41

The Original Canopy Tour Monteverde, Zipline

2h 30m

(1,477 reviews)

From $90

El Tigre Waterfalls Hiking Tour with Lunch and Nature Guide

(60 reviews)

From $140

Horseback Riding to La Fortuna Waterfall

4 hr

(60 reviews)

From $89

3 hours of Longest & Highest Extreme Zipline in Monteverde

3 hr

(82 reviews)

From $100

Coffee, Chocolate & Sugar Cane Tour (Regular)

2 hr

(359 reviews)

From $64

Selvatura Park Combo Tour From Monteverde

6h 30m

(80 reviews)

From $168

Monteverde Cloud Forest Guided Nature Walk with Expert Naturalist

(630 reviews)

From $35

Extreme Bungee Jumping in Monteverde

1h 30m

(206 reviews)

From $107

The Quetzal Tour In Monteverde

2h 30m

(56 reviews)

From $45

Exclusive Night Vision Experience | Costa Rica’s ONLY |Max 8 ppl

2 hr

(151 reviews)

From $40

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2-Day Monteverde Highlights

2 days

Weekend in Monteverde

3 days

5-Day Monteverde Deep Dive

5 days

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Frequently asked questions about Monteverde

Where should I stay in Monteverde?

These are some of the best-reviewed hotels in Monteverde:

Hotel Heliconia - Monteverde★ 4.8 · 406 reviews
Camino Verde B&B Monteverde Costa Rica★ 4.7 · 790 reviews
Hotel & Spa Poco a Poco - Costa Rica★ 4.4 · 889 reviews
Trapp Family Lodge Monteverde★ 4.1 · 441 reviews
Chira Glamping Monteverde
Cloud Forest Lodge by Böëna

What are the best tours and activities in Monteverde?

Popular, well-reviewed experiences you can book in Monteverde:

Selvatura Park Gold Package (Canopy & Hanging Bridges)★ 4.8 · 157 reviews · From $131
Monteverde Cloud Forest Night Wildlife Experience★ 4.6 · 400 reviews · From $41
The Original Canopy Tour Monteverde, Zipline★ 4.9 · 1,477 reviews · From $90
El Tigre Waterfalls Hiking Tour with Lunch and Nature Guide★ 4.9 · 60 reviews · From $140
Horseback Riding to La Fortuna Waterfall

What day trips can I take from Monteverde?

Full-day trips that start in Monteverde:

Selvatura Park Combo Tour From Monteverde★ 4.7 · 80 reviews · 6h 30m · From $168
Zipline & Guided Hanging Bridges Tour in Monteverde Cloud Forest★ 4.5 · 139 reviews · 12 hr · From $212

What are some budget-friendly things to do in Monteverde?

Well-reviewed activities from $30 or less:

Monteverde Cloud Forest | Flora & Fauna Guided Tour★ 4.9 · 59 reviews · From $28
Kayak or Paddleboard Rental in Lake Arenal- Transp not included★ 4.8 · 106 reviews · From $30
Monteverde Cloud Forest Guided Tour with Expert Naturalist★ 4.8 · 189 reviews · From $30
Monteverde Cloud Forest / Wildlife Tour / Local Naturalist★ 4.7 · 126 reviews · From $30

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Top viewpoints

Selvatura Adventure Park

Contiguo a reserva, Puntarenas Province, Santa Elena, 60109, Costa Rica

(7,055 reviews)

Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Preserve

Puntarenas Province, Monteverde, Costa Rica

(5,986 reviews)

Treetopia Park

Puntarenas Province, Monteverde, 60109, Costa Rica

(4,293 reviews)

100% Aventura

Carretera a las Nubes de Tilarán, Provincia de Guanacaste, Tilarán, Los Olivos, 50801, Costa Rica

(3,182 reviews)

Cataratas El Tigre

El Tigre Waterfalls, Unnamed Road, Guanacaste Province, Tilarán, Costa Rica

(2,987 reviews)

La Reserva Bosque Nuboso Santa Elena

Guanacaste Province, Tilarán, Costa Rica

(2,185 reviews)

Wildlife Refuge Monteverde

C. Los Camachos, Puntarenas Province, Monteverde, Costa Rica

(1,446 reviews)

El Trapiche Tour

Puntarenas Province, Monteverde, 61201, Costa Rica

(1,148 reviews)

Monteverde Butterfly Gardens

700 m sur del escuela cerro plano, Provincia de Puntarenas, Monteverde, Costa Rica

(1,067 reviews)

Night Walk Tour

60109, Provincia de Puntarenas, Monteverde, Costa Rica

(937 reviews)

Frog Pond Ranario

Puntarenas Province, Monteverde, Costa Rica

(902 reviews)

The Original Canopy Tour Monteverde

1km norte del Bonco de Costa Rica 60109, Provincia de Puntarenas, Monteverde, 60109, Costa Rica

(778 reviews)

22°/ 17°

Light drizzle

11:00 AM local time (UTC−6)

Check weather

Things to do

Selvatura Park Gold Package (Canopy & Hanging Bridges)

(157 reviews)

From $131

Monteverde Cloud Forest Night Wildlife Experience

2 hr

(400 reviews)

From $41

The Original Canopy Tour Monteverde, Zipline

2h 30m

(1,477 reviews)

From $90

El Tigre Waterfalls Hiking Tour with Lunch and Nature Guide

(60 reviews)

From $140

Horseback Riding to La Fortuna Waterfall

4 hr

(60 reviews)

From $89

3 hours of Longest & Highest Extreme Zipline in Monteverde

3 hr

(82 reviews)

From $100

Coffee, Chocolate & Sugar Cane Tour (Regular)

2 hr

(359 reviews)

From $64

Selvatura Park Combo Tour From Monteverde

6h 30m

(80 reviews)

From $168

Monteverde Cloud Forest Guided Nature Walk with Expert Naturalist

(630 reviews)

From $35

Extreme Bungee Jumping in Monteverde

1h 30m

(206 reviews)

From $107

The Quetzal Tour In Monteverde

2h 30m

(56 reviews)

From $45

Exclusive Night Vision Experience | Costa Rica’s ONLY |Max 8 ppl

2 hr

(151 reviews)

From $40

Frequently asked questions about Monteverde

Where should I stay in Monteverde?

These are some of the best-reviewed hotels in Monteverde:

Hotel Heliconia - Monteverde★ 4.8 · 406 reviews
Camino Verde B&B Monteverde Costa Rica★ 4.7 · 790 reviews
Hotel & Spa Poco a Poco - Costa Rica★ 4.4 · 889 reviews
Trapp Family Lodge Monteverde★ 4.1 · 441 reviews
Chira Glamping Monteverde
Cloud Forest Lodge by Böëna

What are the best tours and activities in Monteverde?

Popular, well-reviewed experiences you can book in Monteverde:

Selvatura Park Gold Package (Canopy & Hanging Bridges)★ 4.8 · 157 reviews · From $131
Monteverde Cloud Forest Night Wildlife Experience★ 4.6 · 400 reviews · From $41
The Original Canopy Tour Monteverde, Zipline★ 4.9 · 1,477 reviews · From $90
El Tigre Waterfalls Hiking Tour with Lunch and Nature Guide★ 4.9 · 60 reviews · From $140
Horseback Riding to La Fortuna Waterfall

What day trips can I take from Monteverde?

Full-day trips that start in Monteverde:

Selvatura Park Combo Tour From Monteverde★ 4.7 · 80 reviews · 6h 30m · From $168
Zipline & Guided Hanging Bridges Tour in Monteverde Cloud Forest★ 4.5 · 139 reviews · 12 hr · From $212

What are some budget-friendly things to do in Monteverde?

Well-reviewed activities from $30 or less:

Monteverde Cloud Forest | Flora & Fauna Guided Tour★ 4.9 · 59 reviews · From $28
Kayak or Paddleboard Rental in Lake Arenal- Transp not included★ 4.8 · 106 reviews · From $30
Monteverde Cloud Forest Guided Tour with Expert Naturalist★ 4.8 · 189 reviews · From $30
Monteverde Cloud Forest / Wildlife Tour / Local Naturalist★ 4.7 · 126 reviews · From $30

★ 4.5 · 60 reviews · From $89