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Monteverde

The Monteverde area is known worldwide for its conservation efforts and lifestyle centered on respect for nature. Along with Its cloud forest, exceptional natural landscape with a remarkable amount of diversity and traditional cuisine makes this area a temptation for any tourist.

Santa Elena is the main service center with various shops and tourism companies; other important towns are San Luis and San Gerardo. Though its main attraction is the Monteverde Biological Preserve, the region also features a variety of natural places, picturesque paths, natural landscapes and more. Owing to the area’s attractions and environment, activities are centered around natural history and adventure; possible tourist activities include bird- (especially the resplendent quetzal), wildlife- and nature-watching, hiking, canopy tours, trips to suspension bridges and visits to butterfly and frog gardens.