Monteverde, the jewel of Costa Rica’s cloud forests

Costa Rica is famous for its world-class beaches, and also for its stunning nature reserves and forests. Although the country is small, it has some of the riches and lushest forests in Central America, and its national parks and reserves are a magnet not only for researchers and naturalists, but also for travelers who like to get out into nature. The small town of Monteverde is not only one of the most popular destinations in Costa Rica, but also one of the most famous eco-travel destination... [ read more ]