Monteverde Guidebook
Adventure
El Tigre Waterfalls
Beautiful waterfalls, amazing nature and lots of adventure here. If you love hiking (medium level) this is the place. They also have a crazy bike zipline in case you are feeling the need for more adventure! You can choose to end the hike by walking back up to reception, riding a horse or getting on the safari 4x4 truck.
Treetopia Park
In Treetopia Park (formerly known as Sky Adventures) you will find different adventure activities like zip lining, hanging bridges, tree climbing, bicycle zip lining, and sky tram with view towards Arenal volcano if you are lucky and the sky is clear.
This zipline is the easiest to manage due to their pully system where they will take care of everything for you. The platforms of this zipline are not built in the trees, but instead are metal towers/platforms on land but high enough to reach the canopy.
The tree climbing and monkey bridge course can be a very fun activity for couples or families altogether.
Selvatura Park
One of our favorites. You will find hanging bridges, ziplines, tarzan swing, a sloth sanctuary, butterfly garden, reptile display and a couple more fun things to be done in the middle of nature.
The Original Canopy Tour
This is the first canopy tour built.
The platforms in this canopy are for real on the trees themselves using a method that does not harm them.
It's a great combination of adventure and enjoying nature at a calmer pace compared to other zipline tours.
Finca Modelo Ecológica
A very authentic and rustic family business. Ask for their tree climbing experience!
Nature Reserves
Curicancha Reserve
Beautiful trails and an amazing place for bird watching. Easy and intermediate hikes in here.
Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve
This is one of the main reserves here in Monteverde.
It is beautiful and with lots of exuberant nature and wild life. One of our favorites. In a clear sky day you can get to see the arenal volcano from here and if you are lucky even a couple more volcanos a little bit further in Guanacaste.
Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve
This reserve is the reason why Monteverde became famous worldwide in relation to conservation.
Gorgeous reserve, sometimes a little bit more crowded with visitors but still a beautiful and quiet place. If you come here we highly recommend visiting "La Ventana" here where you will be standing on the Continental Divide (Pacific on one side and Atlantic on the other).
