| Voted one of Costa Rica's 7 Wonders in 2007, | | | | interesting alternative. This objective of this tour |
| Monteverde is a beautiful town with its own | | | | is to spot as many birds as possible while making |
| culture and heritage. One of its most famous | | | | your way through the different areas on the way |
| tourist attractions is the Monteverde Cloud Forest | | | | to the reserve. |
| Reserve, which is home to hundreds of species | | | | The Sky Walk and the Sky Trek are also offered |
| of mammals, birds, amphibians, reptiles and plants, | | | | for those who are not content with simply hiking |
| and is a favourite destination for nature lovers | | | | through the trails. If you go on the Sky Walk, you |
| and those interested in hiking or backpacking. | | | | walk along bridges that are suspended above the |
| The reserve has a total of nine nature trails, each | | | | forest, allowing you to get a spectacular birds-eye |
| with its own distinct highlights and characteristics. | | | | view of the reserve. Sky Trek, meanwhile, allows |
| The Sendero Bosque Nuboso (Cloud Forest Trail) | | | | more adventurous visitors to not only walk on |
| is one of the prettier trails and is generally very | | | | trails and suspension bridges, but also to |
| popular. Bird-lovers may prefer El Camino (The | | | | experience being suspended on zip lines and flying |
| Road), which is receives more sunlight and is | | | | through the air above the forest canopy. This is |
| excellent for bird-watching as it attracts many | | | | not only a thrilling experience, it will also allow you |
| birds and butterflies. Sendero Brilliante gives hikers | | | | to appreciate the reserve from a different |
| an excellent view of the elfin forest and bamboo, | | | | perspective. |
| while Sendero Rio (River Trail) leads to a | | | | Backpackers have a choice of accomodation as |
| breathtaking waterfall. Another interesting trail | | | | there are three backcountry huts available for |
| option would be Sendero Pantanoso (Swamp Trail) | | | | use. However, these are subject to availability and |
| which goes through a swamp forest. | | | | have to be booked in advance. There is also a |
| Visitors can opt for a variety of tours to suit | | | | restaurant, a souvenior shop and an art gallery. |
| their particular needs.Group tours are offered in | | | | Travelling to and from the reserve is easy and |
| English and Spanish. Visitors who want to | | | | affordable as there are hourly buses from the |
| experience the beauty of the reserve on their | | | | Banaco Nacional in Santa Elena, Monteverdo. Taxis |
| own can pay a little more and opt for the private | | | | can also be hailed to get to and from the reserve |
| guided tours. The Bird Lovers tour is another | | | | at affordable rates. |