Home to lush green mountains and a magical cloud forest, Monteverde embraces its visitors at every turn. This ecological haven is relatively un-touristy, by Costa Rican standards. When Quakers settled here in 1951, they established a strong dairy sector. The modern Monteverde Cheese Factory is living proof of their lineage and success in the region. [...]

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Fly like the wind! Aventura Canopy Tour has possibly the best view of the rainforest as you swing through the air on a zip line hundreds of feet above the floor. This is not for the faint-hearted, nor for those with a fear of heights. Be sure to keep your eyes open on the Tarzan swing! [...]

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Shake your booty in a Disco!! La Cascada Disco resides beside a small waterfall and a jungle river. Some nights they offer karaoke of your favorite tunes and other nights, they blast loud beats perfect for dancing. Domingo’s Bar/Unicornio Discotec is located next to the soccer field. This local hangout will assure true immersion in Tico nightlife. Sink [...]

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Restore your energy after a long rainforest trek! Restaurante de Lucia is one of the best restaurants in Monte Verde, and offers a sophisticated and unique dining experience. Instead of a printed menu, waiters bring out a selection of the night’s choices (fresh fish or meat) which are then prepared to your liking. Prices range from [...]

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While admiring the misty jungle canopy, keep your eye out for the mythical quetzal, a sacred bird of Mayan, Toltec, and Aztec kings. The quetzal is so beautiful and rare that European settlers believed it to be a figment of the natives’ imagination. Now, bird watchers from around the world flock to Costa Rica to [...]

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