Tours Costa Rica, Monterverde National Park Nearby Attractions &  Tours

Reserva Sendero Tranquilo
This 200-acre private reserve allows only two groups of 2 to 6 people at one time. Tours, led by excellent bilingual guides, last 3-4 hours. Groups are for the most part silent when in the forest, and visitors are usually pleased with the amount of wildlife they see. For information and reservations contact Hotel Sapo Dorado.

Birds Sanctuary - Paradise for Bell Birds
There are 4.5 miles of trails in a special eco-system with an abundance of birds, mammals and plants, which have been preserved through out the years thanks to the heightened interest in conservation that has spread among the inhabitants of Monteverde. For information and reservations contact Hotel Heliconia.

Santa Elena Forest Reserve
The 765-acre Santa Elena Forest Reserve is located 5 kilometers northeast of Santa Elena. It is at a slightly higher elevation than the Monteverde reserve and tends to be cloudier and wetter, but is also less visited than its better know neighbor. There are over 10 kilometers of trails, with one leading to a lookout point from which you can see Volcano Arenal on a clear day.

There are usually Costa Rica local guides on hand, or you can hire one before hand through your hotel. You have the option of buying a self-guided trail map and renting boots at the entrance. (Open daily 7 am to 4 pm; Entrance $7.00, student $3.50).

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