Utilized in the past as an agrarian farm, Refugio de Vida Silvestre Monteverde is a protected area of 30 hectares, situated less than a mile above sea level.
Just 1.2 miles from Santa Elena’s downtown, this refuge is right between the pacific dry forest and Monteverde’s cloud forest, which provides an extensive diversity of flora and fauna.
All our trails are properly marked, and design for a safe and pleasurable hike.
During the day, the refuge opens its doors from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The night tour begins at 5:30 p.m. and finishes at 7:30 p.m. Throughout the tour, and depending on the season, you may observe toucans, quetzals, bellbirds, and a wide variety of other birds, as well as several mammals like sloths, olingos, martillas, and monkeys. You can also observe snakes, tarantulas, frogs, and great variety of insects. And don’t forget the far-reaching plant diversity of the place.
The refuge is an open natural area, which means that a variety of animals visit the area according to the season (feeding or reproductive) or the weather conditions.
We have a team of six bilingual guides, who are widely experienced in the field, to lead the day tours as well as night tours.
As of December 2007, we have a garden area with endemic and exotic plants, and a hummingbird garden with trails and rest zones, so you can enjoy this great experience.
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