ABOUT MONTEVERDE

‘The clouds here don’t just pass through. They stay, like they belong.’

Monteverde, a small town in the mountains of northwestern Costa Rica, is known for its cool climate, misty forests, and rich biodiversity. It’s home to the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, one of the most famous cloud forests in the world, where trees are covered in moss, orchids bloom on branches, and wildlife thrives in every layer of the forest.

The reserve protects over 35,000 acres of land and is a haven for more than 400 species of birds, including the striking resplendent quetzal. Visitors can walk along hanging bridges, hike peaceful trails, and explore an ecosystem that exists in very few places on Earth. The cool, damp air, carried up from the Atlantic and Pacific coasts, creates the constant fog that gives the forest its name.
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Monteverde was settled by Quaker families in the 1950s who helped preserve its environment, setting the tone for the community’s strong focus on conservation. Today, it’s a place where ecotourism and sustainability go hand in hand.
There’s a calmness to Monteverde. It’s not about flashy attractions or busy streets. It’s about slowing down, listening to the forest, and experiencing nature in its most peaceful form.

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      AROUND TOWN IN MONTEVERDE & NATURE SHOTS