Monteverde Cloud Forest
Birders will be just as delighted as botanists in Monteverde. You can spot quetzal, three-wattled bellbird, swallow-tailed kite and the piratic flycatcher, which migrate from North American to breed. The best way to experience Costa Rica’s cloud forests is on foot, with an expert naturalist as your guide. You might even see jaguar and ocelot tracks – or catch a glimpse of the cats themselves if you’re lucky. For a completely different perspective, climb above the treetops on Santa Elena’s observation tower, where you can see all the way to the Arenal Volcano on a clear day.
- Incredible biodiversity thanks to permanently moist air.
- Over 2,500 plant species including some 500 orchid.
- More than 400 species of birds.
- Guided nature walks.
- Possible to see jaguar and ocelot.
- Santa Elena observation tower.
The Belmar family opened Hotel Belmar in the 1980s and they are still active around the hotel today. They make a great effort to greet guests personally and are right at the heart of the warmth and tradition of the guest experience.
Private cabins perched on hills with excellent views are a feature of this cozy and charming eco-lodge experience. It is a great base for exploring the Monteverde Cloud Forest and an excellent adjacent private reserve.
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