Monteverde Backpackers Tel.: 2645-5844

July 2, 2010, Posted by Admin at 10:12 pm

We are a little hostel in Santa Elena, Monteverde, and we´re located on the corner in front of the main super market in town. (Supermercado La Esperanza).

Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve

Private non-profit reserve (not a national park) administered by the Tropical Science Center. There are 6 distinct ecological zones in this reserve. It is called a cloud forest rather than a rain forest because of it’s altitude: the clouds go thru the forest. The canopy is extremely rich with birds, insects, butterfly, and thousands of plants. Great bird watching, Resplendent Quetzal is usually seen in the March-April nesting season. Bring a warm jacket, raingear (a green poncho is just fine) and footwear for trail use. Rubber boots are usually not necessary due to the well-maintained trails.

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