SKY TREK is a secure system of trails and zip lines, in the Monteverde Cloud Forest that offers visitors the opportunity to observe and appreciate the nature from different vantage points.SKY TREK is similar to other canopy tours in Costa Rica, but incorporates some significant differences, such as being of larger scale, metal platforms covered with mesh-covered and steel rails which prevent falling or sliding.

SKY WALK is a combination of suspension bridges and platforms built in the cloud forest, that offers an opportunity to explore the forest canopy in a safe and easy manner.SKY WALK allows a vision of the forest from a different perspective which starts with a walk on the ground through the forest, and takes you up to explore the tops of the trees.

If you are looking for extreme adventures and amazing rides, Selvatura Park's Canopy Tour is your best choice . But this is not just that. Come and fly over the trees with the canpy tour and also walk over the forest with Selvatura's Treetop Walkways. This is your opportunity to see the forest as the eagle does!

Live in a world in which a controlled climate provides the best temperature of 82.4º F (28º C) for its inhabitants to survive. Explore a community that gathers more than 20 species of butterflies. Also enjoy of the extreme adventures and amazing rides of Selvatura Park's Canopy Tour and Selvatura's Treetop Walkways.

Live in a world in which a controlled climate provides the best temperature of 82.4º F (28º C) for its inhabitants to survive. Explore a community that gathers more than 20 species of butterflies Also imagine yourself in a beautiful garden. Now imagine over 100 beautiful hummingbirds flying cheerfullyaround you! That is what the incredible Hummingbird Garden has to offer you. But also enjoy of the extreme adventures and amazing rides of Selvatura Park's Canopy Tour and Selvatura's Treetop Walkways with this special combo!

Ride with an experienced Costa Rican cowboy and enjoy the wonderful scenery of the Monteverde zone. This ride is not in the forest allowing the rider to have a better open view of the surrounding countryside as well the Gulf of Nicoya. The ride will pass by farms of coffee, sugar cane and bananas, along little used back roads.

This waterfall is over 100 feet high!
A great way to visit the San Luis waterfall is on horse. This ride takes a total of 5.5 hours. Not all of the time is spent on a horse as you will need to hike along the river to reach the waterfall. The trip commences with a 2-hour ride down into the valley of San Luis adjacent to Monteverde.

Join us for a personal tour of the history of Monteverde. During our slide show we will share how our community began and the origins of the Monteverde Chesse factory. Taste of our delicious cheesse and enjoy of this farm experience.

Learn about Monteverde's Coffe in our uniquye coffe tour. On the tour you'll see the whole process, from the farm to your cup.

For those who wish to observe wonders hidden in the forest after dark, we offer guided nigth hikes. The tour begins just before nigthfall, allowing us to see a wide variety of nocturnal critters.

This large reserve is one of the most outstanding wildlife sanctuaries in the Americas and includes eight distinct ecological zones. It protects more than 400 species of birds and over 100 species of mammals. In addition to the spectacular Resplendent Quetzal, you may see the endangered Bellbird, or Emerald Toucanet. There are also 30 species of hummingbirds.

The Reserve has 13 kilometers of paths and trails open to daily visitors in an area called The Triangle . This area covers 2% of the Preserve. The paths start at the entrance of the Preserve. Two trails to the north and west of the Triangle lead to the shelters in the cloud forest and may be used under special circumstances. Natural History Walks , includes a 22 minute slide show and a guided tour in the cloud forest, with an experienced nature guide.

The Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve of Monteverde is one of the first community administered reserves in the country (not a national park, but under the protection of the Arenal Conservation Area). It is an excellent example of what people can do to preserve and learn from their environment.  The reserve was created out of a community's determination to help preserve the unique cloud forest surrounding them and to use tourism as a tool to benefit community development in Monteverde. Entrance fees are used for the protection and management of the Reserve and to provide higher quality education for schools of Monteverde.

If you want to see some of the world's most interesting and beautiful bats, flying free in the dark recesses of the "bat jungle" , be sure to visit our new, modern exhibit at the paseo de stella , located in famous Monteverde, Costa Rica.  Our professional guides will show you not only flying bats out searching for a meal and socializing, but you will also hear the real ultrasonic sounds made by the bats themselves, as well as enjoy spectacular exhibits illustrating the fascinating world of bats!

At our herpetaruim you can admire over 20 species of frogs and other amphibians. Walk with our guide and learn about species that are unique to the tropics of Costa Rica .

Come see extraordinary frogs such as colorful poison Arrow frog the very large Marine toad and the famous red eyed tree frog. The frog pond of Monteverde 300 m north of Monteverde lodges Santa Elena, Monteverde Puntarenas. During day or night, it will be an interesting experience.

More than 30 Terrariums and 2 Butterfly Gardens. Professional guides for each tours, two look out point with a view to the gulf and the high mountains of Monteverde Open daily from 8:00 to 9:00 pm this insectarium have a great variety of coleopters, arachnids and butterflies

A marvellous amphibian and reptile exhibit and the perfect place to learn all about Costa Rica 's fauna. With modern and spacious facilities, it creates a natural environment for the animals and a comfortable setting for visitors.

Located just a few minutes walking from Santa Elena Town. open everyday from 8:00 to 8:00 PM