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We are a little hostel in Santa Elena, Monteverde, and we´re located on the corner in front of the main super market in town. (Supermercado La Esperanza).

Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve

Monteverde Backpackers

Private non-profit reserve (not a national park) administered by the Tropical Science Center. There are 6 distinct ecological zones in this reserve. It is called a cloud forest rather than a rain forest because of it’s altitude: the clouds go thru the forest. The canopy is extremely rich with birds, insects, butterfly, and thousands of plants. Great bird watching, Resplendent Quetzal is usually seen in the March-April nesting season. Bring a warm jacket, raingear (a green poncho is just fine) and footwear for trail use. Rubber boots are usually not necessary due to the well-maintained trails.

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Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve

The Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve is a state owned non-profit reserve (not a national park). It is one of the first community managed rainforest reserves in the country, administered by the Santa Elena High School. It is dedicated to nature conservation, ecotourism, and the upgrading of local education. LOCATION: 7.3 km north and then east of of Santa Elena, seriously uphill. The Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve features great views of the Arenal Volcano and the Lake Arenal and similar habitat and wildlife to the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, but a lot less visitors. Cloudier and wetter than the other reserve because of higher elevation 12 kms of trails (7 a.m.) and a canopy observation tower. Elevation 1,700 m (5,600 ft.), straddling the Continental Divide.

Monteverde Bridge

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