Province of Puntarenas Trip Overview
Enjoy an amzing walk on the trails of the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, the
largest of these protected areas, which is more than 10,415 hectares. As a tourist/
adventurer you can discover more than 500 mind-blwoing species of orchids in
the limbs of the large trees, while lianas, ferns, mosses and lichens fill the rest of
the space.
You will be picked up from your hotel in the Monteverde area to drive
approximately 30 minutes to the Monteverde Reserve in order to start your
dreamy tour of approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes. What to bring: Walking
shoes, binoculars, waterproof coat and camera.
Additional Info
Duration: 4 hours
Starts: Province of Puntarenas, Costa Rica
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Province of Puntarenas, Province of Puntarenas, Costa Rica
Enjoy an amzing walk on the trails of the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, the
largest of these protected areas, which is more than 10,415 hectares. As a tourist/
adventurer you can discover more than 500 mind-blwoing species of orchids in
the limbs of the large trees, while lianas, ferns, mosses and lichens fill the rest of
the space.
You will be picked up from your hotel in the Monteverde area to drive
approximately 30 minutes to the Monteverde Reserve in order to start your
dreamy tour of approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes. What to bring: Walking
shoes, binoculars, waterproof coat and camera.
Visiting the most recognized Cloud Forest in the world deserves an enriching
experience in learning and enjoying the secrets of the forest. Explore the
biodiversities of this area whixh are more than 130 species of mammals, 500
species of birds, 120 species of amphibians and reptiles for plant lovers. There are
more than 3000 species of which 500 are different types of orchids, plus, thousands of insects.
The tour begins with an introductory video about the flora and fauna of the cloud
forest, maintained by a walk inside the RBBNM guided by a professional for 2 ½
hours. One of the main attractions of the Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological
Reserve is its network of 13 kilometers of trails. While walking the trails, visitors
have a number of options to enjoy. One of the most emblematic alternatives is
the hike to “La Ventana”: a viewpoint where you can see beautiful views exposed
naturally by the continental division, considered a geographical feature that runs
through the main mountain range of Costa Rica.
At “La Ventana”, visitors can experience the strength of the trade winds charged
with moisture coming from the Atlantic coast and watch it descend at great speed
towards the Central Pacific and the coastal plains of Northern Costa Rica. They are
also recommended to visit the hanging bridge “Wilford Guindon”, where they will
have the opportunity to appreciate a large number of epiphytes (bromeliads,
orchids, ferns, mosses) and other forms of life that inhabit the typical treetops of
the area.
