About: A guided tour through a garden that focuses on orchids, though there are other plants as well. The guides are extremely knowledgeable and very informative. On a given day there are over 120 orchid species in bloom. Some orchids only bloom for one day, if that, so you never know what you will get…
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Monteverde Frog Pond
About: Here you will receive a guided tour through their frog exhibits where you will see a wide variety of species from the cloud forest as well as other microclimates in Costa Rica. The guides are very knowledgeable and extremely informative. They offer both day and night tours since some frogs are diurnal and some…
Monteverde Butterfly Gardens
About: You get a guided tour that first starts in a live insect exhibit where you get to see a lot of unique insects common in Costa Rica. Then you go through a series of 4 butterfly gardens that each contain different species of butterflies. It is a short hike where you will likely see…
Hummingbird Cafe
About: A FREE activity. It is part of a cafe that sells hot and cold drinks as well as delicious pastries. You don’t need to order food to enjoy the hummingbirds. You may also see pizotes, monkeys, and other wildlife. There is a gift shop as well. Province: Puntarenas Starting from: Monteverde Time to reach…
Bat Jungle
About: This is an indoor, artificial bat “cave” where they have essentially switched the internal clocks of the bats by keeping the lights off during the day so that they are active for visitors to observe. There is a presentation about bats in a small “museum” before heading into the “cave” where the bats are…
Cerro Pinocho
About: A beautiful hidden gem with unmatched 360° scenic views of the mountains around, and down to the coast and Gulf of Nicoya. It is a private property, but open to the public for a small fee. The owner is very kind and welcoming. Province: Puntarenas Starting from: Monteverde Time to reach from starting location:…
El Bosque Restaurant
About: A really great restaurant with delicious food at a great price. There are card games available or a trail in the back you can check out while you wait or after your meal. Province: Puntarenas Starting from: Monteverde Time to reach from starting location: 6 minutes Time needed for activity: as much as you…
Equus Monteverde
About: A guided horseback ride through the countryside that provides spectacular views. There is also a 30 minute sugar cane tour at the end where you get to make your own sugar cane candy. Province: Puntarenas Starting from: Monteverde Time to reach from starting location: 13 minutes Time needed for activity: 2.5 hours Kid friendly:…
Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve
About: A private reserve with over 9 kilometers of hiking trails, plus a hanging bridge, viewpoints, and an observation deck. This is a unique experience because the trails reach the continental divide where on a very clear day you can see both east and west. There is a parking lot about a kilometer from the…
100% Aventura Hanging Bridges
About: There are 8 hanging bridges and 3 kilometers of trails. The tour guide is included and provides plenty of information and help spotting wildlife. There is an optional tree climbing experience where you can climb through the inside of a ficus tree. You will see plenty of wildlife including mammals, birds, and insects. Province:…