Costa Rica’s rain forests are among the greatest natural treasures on Earth. Though the country is small in size, it contains nearly 6% of the world’s biodiversity, much of it protected within rain forests, cloud forests, and national parks. From towering ancient trees to colorful birds and secretive wildlife, Costa Rica’s rain forests are living […]
Monteverde, Costa Rica, Many Faces of a Rain Forest
Costa Rica is renowned worldwide for its lush rain forests, cloud forests, and biodiversity, and few places capture this better than Monteverde. Nestled in the mountains of northwestern Costa Rica, the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve is an isolated paradise rising approximately 4,500 feet above sea level. During a recent four-hour hike through this extraordinary ecosystem, […]
Monteverde Costa Rica, Home of the Quetzal
Monteverde Costa Rica is one of those rare destinations that feels as if time has slowed down. Perched high in the misty mountains of the Cordillera de Tilarán, this small cloud forest community offers travelers a chance to experience nature in its purest form. Known worldwide as the home of the Resplendent Quetzal, Monteverde is […]
Costa Rica's Rain Forest
Costa Rica is world-famous for its rain forests—lush, green sanctuaries filled with life, mystery, and beauty. Although the country is small, roughly the size of the U.S. state of West Virginia, it contains nearly 5 percent of the world’s biodiversity. This astonishing fact alone explains why Costa Rica’s rain forests are considered among the most […]
Monteverde, Settled by Quakers
High in the cool, misty mountains of northwestern Costa Rica lies Monteverde, a place that feels suspended between earth and sky. Today it is world-famous for its cloud forests, rare wildlife, and commitment to conservation. Yet long before Monteverde became one of Costa Rica’s most visited eco-tourism destinations, it was shaped by a small group […]