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Santa Elena Reserve Tour With Desafio Costa Rica

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Santa Elena Reserve
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Fantastic Wildlife in the Santa Elena Reserve

Due to the unique ecosystem of the Monteverde Cloud Forest, wildlife is found in this area that is found no where else on Earth. The Santa Elena Reserve is a popular alternative to the Monteverde National Park and is often times less crowded while offering the visitor the same natural experience. Here you'll find convenient trails located at the same place where you can sign up for canopy adventures as well in the neighboring Monteverde Reserve. You will be able to spot keel-billed toucans, different species of monkeys, sloths and various insects in the Monteverde Cloud Forest, while enjoying listening to the sound of the jungle and looking at the lush vegetation at every layer of the forest. From moss to liverworts and lichens, you are going to be amazed how the different plants live peacefully together, covering almost every inch of the surface.

Expert Guides on Your Santa Elena Costa Rica Tour

You are not alone during this popular day tour in Monteverde Costa Rica, as you will be accompanied by qualified naturalist tour guides who will help you get the most out of your visit to the Santa Elena Reserve. Your knowledgable tour guide will do thier best to answer any question you may have, and by the end of the guided walk, you are going to know much more about the different ecosystems present in this rustic and well-preserved cloud forest. Locals, especially the Santa Elena High School’s students are proud of this reserve, as they can not only preserve the living space of many plants and species, but they are also able to provide naturalist and biological education for tourists visiting the area on their Costa Rica vacation. One of the highlights of the tour can be - if you are lucky – a chance to spot the quetzal.

A Popular Day Tour in Monteverde Costa Rica

The preservation process of the Santa Elena Reserve started back in 1992. The community of the surrounding area wanted to preserve the natural environment of the park, as well as create residual income for the maintenance of naturalist projects in Costa Rica. The largest proportion of the income produced by tourism here is invested back in educational and preservation projects in the Monteverde Cloud Forest area. On this Costa Rica tour, you will be able to fully understand the importance of the lush vegetation within the forests of Central America, and by finding out more about how much oxygen only one acre of this reserve can produce, you will learn to appreciate nature better in the future.

Some of the Easiest and Longest Costa Rica Hiking Tour Trails

If you plan to complete Santa Elena Costa Rica tour with kids, you can be assured that the trails are easy to follow on this 3-hour hike. Children will love looking out for different birds, spotting toucans and sloths among the branches and walking in the fresh air. You can expect to get wet, as there is plenty of rainfall from the clouds being a part of the forest itself. The 310 hectares of virgin cloud forest is not only a great place to be, but also a unique and exciting experience for the whole family. The tour leaves daily and transportation can be arranged from the majority of the hotels and lodges in Monteverde Costa Rica.