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Rainforest & Cloud Forest

Two different forests in one trip: misty Monteverde and lowland rainforest.

Updated: November 1, 2026. Schedules, prices and conditions change; always confirm on the booking page.

Resplendent quetzal (Pharomachrus mocinno), Costa Rica
Resplendent quetzal (Pharomachrus mocinno), Costa Rica · Photo: WildPhotography.com
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Why it works

Monteverde’s cloud forest sits around 1,400 m and feels cool and misty; Sarapiquí and Tortuguero are hot, wet lowlands. The birds and plants differ a lot.

Masked tree frog, Guanacaste
Masked tree frog, Guanacaste · Photo: WildPhotography.com

Planning step

Two nights in Monteverde with a night walk, then two in Sarapiquí or Tortuguero.

MonteverdeViator

Small Group Wildlife Refuge Monteverde Night Walking Tour

Small-group night walk in Monteverde.

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Monteverde Cloud Forest Guided Nature Walk with Expert Naturalist

Cloud forest walk with a naturalist.

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TortugueroGetYourGuide

Tortuguero: Canoe Tour in Tortuguero National Park

Tortuguero wildlife canoe tour.

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