Monteverde
Verdant views wherever you look. Monteverde is famous for its lush rainforests and impressive assortment of flora and fauna. In the rainforest you can hike all day long and you can even discover some nocturnal animals at their natural habitat.
What to do in Monteverde?
Monteverde means “Green Mountain” and it is the perfect spot for wildlife enthusiast. There are many hiking trails to enjoy all day long even in the evening.
Be sure that your vacations in Monteverde will be a nonstop adventure, all types of outdoor activities, verdant views whenever you look around. Hike to beautiful waterfalls in the middle of the forest or just enjoying the stunning forest views from the balconies. You will feel like you can touch the clouds.
There are diverse adventure tours you do not want to miss out in Monteverde. You will fall in love with Costa Rica.
Best tours in Monteverde:
- Tree climbing
- Sky Tram / Sky Walk / Sky Trek
- Hanging bridges
- Birdwatching
- Visiting the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve
- Tree climbing
- Sky Tram / Sky Walk / Sky Trek
- Hanging bridges
- Birdwatching
- Visiting the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve
Where to stay in Monteverde?
Monteverde hotels are dreamy. Some of them are of rustic architecture and others are more modern but, in each case, these are cozy locations in the middle of hundred years trees and cloudy forest.
Best Hotels in Monteverde:
- Hotel Poco a Poco
- Monteverde Lodge and Gardens
- Hotel de Montaña Monteverde
- El Establo Mountain Hotel
- Fondavela Boutique Hotel
- Hotel Poco a Poco
- Monteverde Lodge and Gardens
- Hotel de Montaña Monteverde
- El Establo Mountain Hotel
- Fondavela Boutique Hotel
What to eat in Monteverde?
All Costa Rica gastronomy is filled with tropical flavors in contrast with European, African, indigenous and Latin American influences and Monteverde is no exception. Pork, chicken and veal are main ingredients along with red condiments, cheeses, and fresh vegetables that accompany main courses and tortillas. A treat for your palate.
All Costa Rica gastronomy is filled with tropical flavors in contrast with European, African, indigenous and Latin American influences and Monteverde is no exception. Pork, chicken and veal are main ingredients along with red condiments, cheeses, and fresh vegetables that accompany main courses and tortillas. A treat for your palate.
Traditional food in Monteverde:
- Shrimp ceviche. Shrimp marinated in lemon juice with diced tomato, onions, chili, avocado, cucumber, cilantro, salt, and black pepper.
- Chifrijo. Side dish consists of rice and beans mixed with chicharron and Pico de Gallo salsa.
- Primavera fillet. Fish fillet garnished with red sauce, black olives, and cheese.
- Shrimp ceviche. Shrimp marinated in lemon juice with diced tomato, onions, chili, avocado, cucumber, cilantro, salt, and black pepper.
- Chifrijo. Side dish consists of rice and beans mixed with chicharron and Pico de Gallo salsa.
- Primavera fillet. Fish fillet garnished with red sauce, black olives, and cheese.
- Vigorón. Finely chopped cabbage, yucca, pork rinds, seasoned with tomato, vinegar, chimichurri and served in almond leaves as decoration.
- Casado. Meat, rice, beans, picadillo, fried plantains, salad.
Where to eat in Monteverde?
Restaurants in Monteverde have wide spaces and best views of the tropical forest, as well as the best traditional food of the region so that you can know first-hand the true meaning of the famous "Tica" phrase ... Pura Vida!
Restaurants in Monteverde have wide spaces and best views of the tropical forest, as well as the best traditional food of the region so that you can know first-hand the true meaning of the famous "Tica" phrase ... Pura Vida!
Best restaurants in Monteverde:
- Tico y Rico Restaurant (Traditional Costa Rican food, Central American food and International food)
- Sabor Tico Restaurant (Traditional Costa Rican food and Central American food)
- Morphos Restaurant (Traditional Costa Rican food, Central American food and International food)
- Stella's Monteverde (Traditional Costa Rican food, Central American food and Vegan options)
- Tree House Restaurant (Traditional Costa Rican food and Central American food)
- Restaurant and Cafe "Choco Café" (Cafe, Traditional Costa Rican Food, Healthy and Fusion Food)
- Tico y Rico Restaurant (Traditional Costa Rican food, Central American food and International food)
- Sabor Tico Restaurant (Traditional Costa Rican food and Central American food)
- Morphos Restaurant (Traditional Costa Rican food, Central American food and International food)
- Stella's Monteverde (Traditional Costa Rican food, Central American food and Vegan options)
- Tree House Restaurant (Traditional Costa Rican food and Central American food)
- Restaurant and Cafe "Choco Café" (Cafe, Traditional Costa Rican Food, Healthy and Fusion Food)
To receive our best monthly deals