Today in Costa Rica Ecotourism is one of the prime industries in its economy. The country has only about 0.1% of the world’s landmass, it contains 5% of the world’s biodiversity. Over 25% of Costa Rica is composed of protected forests and reserves. Location: 6 Km (3.6 Mi) SE of Santa Elena, Monteverde Hours: 7 AM to 4 PM daily Entrance fee: $10 for adults; $6 for students Guided tours: $15 for 3 hrs, In Monteverde Costa Rica rain forest are found more than 100 species of mammals including 5 species of cats, over 400 species of birds including 30 kinds of hummingbirds, tens of thousands of insect species (over 5000 species of moths) and 2,500 species of plants (420 kinds of orchids).
A cloud forest is a highland forest characterized by nearly 100% humidity throughout the year. The cloud forest here receives an incredible four meters of rain every year- that is almost twelve feet.
The spectacular Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve is a green paradise of tall trees festooned with orchids, bromeliads, ferns, vines, and mosses. Its mystical magic exudes from a walk in the clouds with a green backdrop. Its all about the lush jungle and all the life hiding in it. Made possible because it’s a cloud forest keeping everything moist with it’s daily mist. Visiting the same reserve with a naturalist guide is a more informative experience.
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