Monteverde Cloud Forest Guided Tour

Introduction

Monteverde, founded by Quakers in 1972, is like no other area in the country offering a combination of climatic, altitude and geographic factors, which creates temperature and humidity gradients that change dramatically over relatively short distances.

The Monteverde Cloud Forest preserve, the main attraction in the area, supports over six different life zones which includes over 100 species of mammals, over 400 species of birds (including the infamous Quetzal ) and butterflies, 120 species of amphibians and reptiles, 2500 species of plants as well as tens of thousands of insect species. This is a great place for families, couples or for any traveler looking to get off the beaten path and relax in a quiet, mountain atmosphere.

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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