From February 9–17, 2024, explore the beauty of Costa Rica with Dr. Tom Bultman. This tour begins by exploring the lush La Paz Waterfall Gardens. This eco-park oasis features five waterfalls, hiking ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: If it works in your schedule, take a nighttime tour of the cloud forest. A naturalist guide can point out armadillos and tarantulas that come out after dark, and you'll likely ...

Costa Rican forests are teaming with biological diversity. There are four exquisite forest types found in Costa Rica: cloud forests, Caribbean rainforests, Pacific rainforests and dry forests. Costa ...

Habitats are home to hundreds of bird species, including the resplendent quetzal ...

Visiting a cloud forest and traversing a gorgeous hanging bridge is one of the best things to do in Costa Rica for an unforgettable vacation. In the midst of Costa Rica's enchanting cloud forests is a ...

Situated in the mountains of Monteverde on nine acres of cloud forest, Hotel Belmar is a luxury eco-hotel with incredible views. Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve draws visitors from around ...

This post is part of our special coverage Forest Focus: Amazon and Global Development 2011. The Monteverde Now project documents the stories of 11 members of the Monteverde Community through short ...

My partner and I spent nearly two weeks in Costa Rica for our birthdays this year. We tried to see the highlights of the country as we visited Arenal, Monteverde, and Paquera. Here are 3 activities ...