Monteverde Tropical Wildlife
We are a local tour operator in the area, we offer a wide variety of options for walks in the cloud forest accompanied by a local naturalist guide
We are a local tour operator in the area, we offer a wide variety of options for walks in the cloud forest accompanied by a local naturalist guide

Discover the extraordinary biodiversity of the Monteverde Cloud Forest on a small-group guided wildlife and nature walk led by a knowledgeable local naturalist.Explore one of Costa Rica's most iconic cloud forest ecosystems while your guide helps you spot birds, mammals, insects, orchids and other wildlife that can easily go unnoticed without a trained eye.Using professional optical equipment, enjoy closer views of wildlife while learning about the ecology, conservation and natural history of Monteverde.With a maximum of 8 travelers, the experience offers a more personal and educational way to discover the forest. Wildlife sightings vary naturally, making every walk a unique experience.The tour concludes with a visit to the Hummingbird Gallery, an excellent opportunity to observe and photograph some of Monteverde's colorful hummingbirds.

The Night Tour Refuge is a 2-hour light hike in search of the creatures of the night, recommended for anyone who wants to see wildlife such as sloths, armadillos, porcupines, opossums, coatis, olingos, and kinkajous, as well as sleeping birds and a wide variety of insects, among others.El Refugio is a privileged place to see bird species such as sleeping toucans, mot-mots, and black guans; treetop animals such as monkeys, coatis, olingos, sloths, frogs, snakes, and a wide variety of insects. On a typical tour, you will see 3-5 species of mammals, 5–10 species of birds, a couple of snakes or frogs, and many types of insects. This is the widest variety of animals you will see on any other night tour in the area.You will join a group of four to six people with a local tour guide, who will give you an introduction and flashlights before starting the walk through the trails of El Refugio. Places are limited, so you must reserve in advance.

Curi-Cancha is a paradise for bird watchers. The resplendent quetzal, the three-wattled pavilion, the blue-crowned motmot, the orange-bellied trogon, and many others are frequently seen. In fact, more than 200 species of birds have been observed making their home in Curi-Cancha. Common sighting mammals include armadillo, coati, agouti, kinkajou, ocelot, two-toed sloth, and three species of monkeys: howler, white-faced capuchin, and spider monkey.Our groups are small of 8 people max
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