Fora’s Take
Monteverde, Costa Rica, is a magical destination with a great blend of tourist activities and local culture. While in Monteverde, you will be surrounded by beautiful nature and amazing wildlife at all times. Monteverde has something for everyone, from bird watching and night tours, to zip-lining and suspension bridges. The cloud forest is a one-of-a-kind experience not to be missed.
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Things to do Monteverde
Selvatura park hanging bridges and tour
Selvatura sloth habitat
Adventura Zipline canopy tours
Hike to El Tigre waterfall
Hanging bridge and hiking trails at Monteverde cloud forest reserve
Monteverde cloud forest reserve night tours
Monteverde Butterfly Garden
Don Juan coffee, chocolate and sugar cane tours
Cooperative of artisans Santa Elena Monteverde (nonprofit co-op dedicated to local women artists)
Places to eat & drink Monteverde
Coffee
Stella's Monteverde (great food as well)
Monteverde Coffee Center
Orchid Coffee and Restaurant
Food
Choco Café Restaurant and Cafeteria (Tip: try the hot sauce called the "COVID Killer" — you can also purchase a bottle for home. Great coffee, too.)
Restaurante Morphos (great to watch the sunset)
Treehouse Restaurant and Cafe
San Lucas treetop dining experience
Restaurante Sabor Tico Monteverde
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This guide is part of our ongoing series on travel to Costa Rica.