Add to that more than 100 mammals, 400 types of birds and 1,200 amphibian species, and you have Monteverde's lush 35,000-acre reserve. What's more, Monteverde Cloud Forest is home to more than 2% ...

Getting to the Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve is somewhat of an adventure! A 4×4 vehicle is recommended, especially during ...

Within the dense jungle of Costa Rica lies a charming orchid garden with rare plants, stunning beauty, and a peaceful ...

Most of the reserve is in a "cloud forest", where "the air is heavy with moisture from drenching rain and permanent condensation". Despite "extensive deforestation" in the surrounding region ...