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Elephant leaves - Monteverde
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Strangler fig - Monteverde

Strangler fig

Monteverde encompasses everyone's idea of a rain forest. It contains more than 100 species of mammals including 5 species of cats, over 400 species of birds including 30 kinds of hummingbirds, tens of thousands of insect species (over 5000 species of moths) and 2,500 species of plants (420 kinds of orchids). The area is acclaimed as one of the most outstanding wildlife refuges in the New World Tropics.

  • Last visit to Monteverde: Feb 1996
  • Intro Updated Apr 9, 2005
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Monteverde - Monteverde The Early Bird Sees the Birds Warnings Or Dangers (2)

In order reduce the impact of so many visitors, the Topical Science Center (at the main Monteverde Preserve) limits the... more travel advice

Map of area - Monteverde The Cheap Alternative Transportation (1)

It is possible to get to Monteverde without a car. But it is QUITE spread out and an enormous amount of hiking will be... more travel advice

Typical roads from the air - Monteverde A Bumpy Trip Warnings Or Dangers (2)

The roads to Monteverde are deliberately kept unimproved. It is quite a bumpy trip, and cannot be taken faster because... more travel advice

Logo from their website until I can scan my photos - Monteverde Cheesy Off The Beaten Path (1)

After we had enough of the Reserve, we stopped by the Cheese Factory. Two reasons - it was FREE, and I was interested in... more travel advice

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    VeronicaG Mar 20, 2006 at 12:58 PM Report Abuse

    We hope to visit Costa Rica someday--the animal life alone would be a big attraction! THANKS for the tour.

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    Jim_Eliason Dec 20, 2005 at 6:55 PM Report Abuse

    fantastic page! I can't wait until I can get there now!

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    pollon Feb 6, 2003 at 11:22 AM Report Abuse

    looking forward to the rest!!!

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