Monteverde Biological Preserve

Introduction

Monteverde is well known for the beauty and exuberance of the Cloud Forest Reserve; which is famous worldwide. It offers the visitor a large variety of trees, flowers and birds. The Canopy, from the top of the trees, is absolutely incredible! You will finish this day with great lasting memories to share with your loved ones! (Includes breakfast and lunch).

This reserve, founded in 1972 by George and Harriet Powell, is the better known of the two cloud forest reserves. In 1975 the initial 810 acres of the reserve were increased with the addition of the Quaker communities 1360 acre water shed preserve. The reserve now covers around 10,500 hectares (26,000 acres!). Elevation ranges from 600 meters above sea level to 1800 meters on isolated peaks.

This reserve, under the administration of the Tropical Science Center, is known world wide for its biodiversity and is visited each year by many tourists and scientists. We would strongly recommend that all those who visit Monteverde take a hike at one of the two reserves. A guide is a plus as you will learn a lot but this is an awesome experience with our with our a naturalist guide. All the trails are in fair condition and well marked.

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