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Why visit Monteverde?

Monteverde is a mountain area in the Tilarán range of northwestern Costa Rica, known worldwide for its cloud forest. The forest is often wrapped in mist, which supports a dense mix of mosses, orchids, ferns and wildlife. The small town of Santa Elena serves as the base for visitors.

The Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Preserve has well-marked trails through the forest and across the continental divide. The nearby Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve is a quieter alternative at a slightly higher elevation. Hanging bridges let visitors walk at the level of the forest canopy. Zipline courses in the area are among the longest in Costa Rica. Birdwatchers come in search of the resplendent quetzal, which is most often seen in the drier months. Guided night walks reveal tarantulas, frogs, sloths and other nocturnal animals. Local farms offer tours that show how coffee, sugar cane and chocolate are grown and processed.

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When to go to Monteverde

The best months for Monteverde are January, February, March, April and December. Highs then sit around 28°C, crowds are medium at peak, and a week here is mid-priced.

Jan
28°
low 20°
28 wet days
Feb
28°
low 20°
26 wet days
Mar
29°
low 20°
28 wet days
Apr
29°
low 22°
26 wet days
May
30°
low 23°
29 wet days
Jun
30°
low 23°
29 wet days
Jul
29°
low 23°
31 wet days
Aug
30°
low 23°
30 wet days
Sep
30°
low 23°
29 wet days
Oct
30°
low 22°
30 wet days
Nov
29°
low 22°
30 wet days
Dec
28°
low 21°
29 wet days
Highlighted = best monthsNumber = average daytime highBar = how wet the month is

Temperatures and wet days are measured, not estimated: ERA5 reanalysis for 2021-2023, at Monteverde, Limón Province. Source: Open-Meteo.

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Monteverde — common questions

When is the best time to visit Monteverde?

The best months for Monteverde are January, February, March, April and December. Highs then sit around 28°C, crowds are medium at peak, and a week here is mid-priced.

What is the weather like in Monteverde?

May is the warmest month, with daytime highs around 30°C. January is the coolest, around 28°C by day and 20°C at night. July is the wettest, with about 31 wet days. Figures are measured averages, not estimates.

What is Monteverde known for?

Monteverde is best known for nature, adventure and wellness. The things people come for: Cloud forest reserves, hanging bridges, ziplining, quetzal watching.

Who is Monteverde best suited to?

Monteverde works particularly well for couples, families, groups of friends and seniors. That is based on what there is to do there, not on who books it most.

What can you book in advance in Monteverde?

The experiences that sell out first are food tours, cooking classes, day trips, skip-the-line tickets, walking tours and night tours. You can check availability and prices on our booking partners below — you pay the same as booking direct.

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