Monteverde Cloud Forest, an ecological paradise that spans 35,000 acres in northern Costa Rica is home to over 200 species of wildlife. At an altitude of 1000 meters, this rainforest ecosystem and regularly absorbs moisture from the clouds blowing from the Atlantic and Pacific, hence the name Cloud Forest. The billowing clouds roll feel in another world to the forest, enveloping it in a soft mist, where humidity is often 100%.
The fog and mist roll through the vegetation, hydro fuel of the biosphere, the son prevents drying of wood. This phenomenon results in the unique flora, flowers, making the journey here worthwhile. The whole area is well in emerald green colors and vibrant floral colors and gives a fascinating insight into the flora and fauna including a number of orchids, insects, and a rainbow of colorful butterflies, more than 30 species of hummingbirds and the enigmatic Quetzal, as well as many mammals. The reserve itself is home to six species of cats, including jaguars, pumas, ocelots, oncillas, long-tailed cats and jaguarondis.
This beautiful park offers plenty of outdoor adventure. Easy walk through the countryside and challenging trails running through several studies of cloud forest. For those seeking an adrenaline rush,. Nothing quite like zip-lining and rappelling adventures Insectarium, a reptile museum, a butterfly house, frog ponds and more a part of the cloud forest experience. A hummingbird gallery at the entrance to the reserve provides a fascinating glimpse of what the forest is in store for bird lovers.
Birding in Monteverde
Nowhere is there a better place for bird watching than in Monte Verde National Park. Walking offers nature lovers an up-close encounter with a reserve of biodiversity, the decor, excellent birding. The diversity of species and the incredible variety of exotic birds is impressive. In a mixed herd can only see up to 30 different bird species. Suddenly, the quiet forest in a cacophony of sounds as explode a wave of fluttering birds appear. As soon as they appear, disappear, restoring the forest to the sound of silence.
Monteverde Cloud Forest is home to some of the finest in the world discovered the species, where between 200 to 400 different species are often in a bird watching expedition. The national bird of Costa Rica, Quetzal’s beautiful here, along with other rare species found, such as Azure-hooded Jay, Three-wattled Bellbird and Zaledonia. It does not take Birders large exotic birds will appreciate the park ecosystem in abundance.