Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Preserve

If you get lucky, you can park right along the road right in front of the entrance but most likely, you will have to go to the large parking lot you pass along the way to pay $5 for parking. Also, you have to stop at the building that is in the parking lot to check in and get your entry passes- we didn't see any signs to do this and it wasn't on our ticket so that was inconvenient since we got there early and was able to park along the road. We booked online- no time frame, it's an all day pass. $26 each. There are different options for trails- we took the one that is highlighted in the picture. The trees on the trail were amazing! Trail was gravel or had pavers to help with traction. Sneakers with good tread will be fine- no need for hiking shoes. Nice hike. Recommend.

We had a great experience at the Monteverde Cloud Forest. We were fortunate enough to see plenty of wildlife. We also didn’t see too many people, it was not at all crowded. There are also several different trails. In total, we spent 6 hours exploring the park and seeing all it had to offer.

We had a mystical visit here in May of 2024. The weather was perfect (a bit rainy, very misty). Didn't break a sweat even though we hiked for a long time, soaking it all up - enjoying the nature, sounds, & smells. I'd love to return here again one day, it's such a beautiful place & run well by environmentally conscious people.

Nice walk in the rain! The hanging bridge and waterfall were very nice but we didn’t see any birds or animals! Parking was a breeze and shuttle got us quickly to the park! 4star is a little impacted by the weather which is uncontrollable. Overall we appreciated it!

An incredible experience and a walk/hike full of awe. Although there are a lot of guides who can point out animals, we didn't go for this. We found that slowing down and taking time to look around (aka being really patient) meant we could see birds, various animals, and insects. Although it can feel like you're breaking the bank to see nature, we do not mind putting money towards preserving these beautiful spaces and paying those who do it. Would highly recommend!

An incredible place! I really enjoyed my solo walk and loved every bit of it. Next time, I’d take a guide to help spot animals. Make sure to bring a proper waterproof raincoat!

Wow! This is so far one of the best things we have done, relaxed and informative, our guide took us on an unforgettable trip, just look at my picture, you will see a tremendous amount of wildlife, birds, monkeys and all sorts. If you are in Costa Rica, don't miss this place, you will not be disappointed! It's just so good, my tip would be to get a guide and not miss anything. Top marks!

We really enjoyed the Sky Walk, the canopy bridges and the information given by the guide. We saw a tarantula, a viper, monkeys and various birds as well as beautiful landscapes