Monteverde Tours and Day Trips
Plan at least a few days to explore Monteverde cloud forest area in Costa Rica, one of the most famous eco-tourism orientated community in Central America.
There are so many great tours, attractions, activities, and sightseeing opportunities, we hope your visit is long enough see all Montverde has to offer!
All this exploring can make a person hungry. Check out our Monteverde dining guide for a list of the best restaurants in Monteverde.
Canopy Tours in Monteverde Costa Rica
SELVATURA CANOPY TOUR & WALKWAYS - Selvatura Park is a 850 acre protected conservation area with one of the best tour options in the area - offering canopy tours, suspension bridges, butterfly gardens, reptile and amphibian exhibition, hummingbird gardens, and more! Selvatura Park information and online booking. This is one of the most highly recommended things to do while in Monteverde.
SKY TREK CANOPY TOUR - This tour enables you to fly and walk over the cloud forest in Monteverde, Costa Rica - see Sky Trek Canopy Tour Details and online booking. This is a very popular Monteverde area attraction and offers many great sightseeing opportunities.
Other Monteverde Costa Rica Things to Do
 Cafe Monteverde Coffee Tour Visit a working coffee farm and experience the coffee-making process from beginning to end. |
 Monteverde Mountain Bike Tour Rent a brand new TREK 4300 bicycle (fully equipped and different sizes) and explore Monteverde! |
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 Monteverde Conservation League Manages the Children’s Eternal Rainforest and the Bajo del Tigre trail system |
Monteverde Community Driven Activities
 Monteverde Cheese Factory Observe and sample cheese making in Monteverde Costarica. Good place to buy locally made ice cream and cheese. |
 CASEM Handicrafts Cooperative Non profit cooperative showcase for unique, locally produced handicrafts and gifts. |
MONTEVERDE INSTITUTE
The Monteverde Institute is a non-profit educational organization dedicated to advancing knowledge on the sustainable management of resources through innovative programs linking international study and community development. Learn more about the Monteverde Institute
CERRO AMIGOS
A free hiking option in Monteverde is the dirt road up to Cerro Amigos (1840 meters), the highest peak in the area. This hill has very good views of the surrounding cloud forest and, on clear day, of Volcano Arenal 20 km away to the northeast. The steep road leaves from the gas station and ascends 300 meters in 2.5 km. On the top is a little plateau with TV antennae and views to Nicaragua and the pacific ocean. Start early for better weather. Roughly a 3 hours round trip.
HUMMINGBIRD GALLERY - GALLERY COLIBRI
645-1259
Next to the Monteverde Reserve entrance. Feeders outside attract dozens of hummingbirds representing about 7 species. Free. Call for slide shows.
SERPENTARIO MONTEVERDE
Snakes and stuff! 645-5238 Guided tours for $8.00. Daily 9 A.M. to 5 PM
LIBRERIA CHUNCHES DE MONTEVERDE
Make sure to visit Monteverde's Bookstore
RESERVA SENDERO TRANQUILLO
Private reserve. Info at the Hotel Sapo Dorado. 5 KM of trails, limits visitation to 2 groups at a time with a trail guide. 3-4 hours Cost $20 pp.
FINCA ECOLOGICA
Private farm 645-5363. 4 loop trails. Pre-mountain forest, . secondary forest, waterfalls, lookout points, coffee and banana plantations. Receives less rain and is less cloudy than the Reserve so vegetation is less dense. A good place to see the 3-wattled bell bird, coatis and sloth. Ask at the information booth where a sloth can be seen and have them make it on your map. HOURS: 7 A.M. - 5 P.M. COST: $7 for adults; $5 for students. Guided tours at 7-10 A.M. and 3-5 P.M. for $13 extra.
Monteverde info ActivitiesMaps, facts, links, satellite views Arenal Volcano Horseback Rafting Sky Trek canopy tour Photo gallery
San Jose: Hotel Santo Tomas San Jose Airport Hotel Quepos Hotel