Santa Elena

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Monteverde, Santa Elena and Arenal area in Costa Rica highlands. Panoramic view in sunny day of a vast hills and mountains in this pristine region of Central America
Monteverde, Santa Elena and Arenal area in Costa Rica highlands. Panoramic view in sunny day of a vast hills and mountains in this pristine region of Central America
Canopy Trail, Santa Elena Cloud Forest Nature Reserve, Costa Rica, Central America, America
Hummingbird in Costa Rica near the hanging bridges and cloud forest. #wildlife
Stunning sunset on ride to Santa Elena #GoldenHour
Camino Verde Bed & Breakfast

Camino Verde Bed & Breakfast

3 out of 5
300 Mtrs Southwest From SuperCompro Monteverde Puntarenas
Stay at this B&B in Monteverde. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
Great staff and rooms were priced just right for the amenities. I highly recommend this place.

Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026

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Camino Verde Bed & Breakfast
Monteverde Lodge

Monteverde Lodge

4 out of 5
Monteverde Monteverde Puntarenas
The price is HK$3,439 per night from 28 Jan to 29 Jan
HK$3,439
HK$4,042 total
28 Jan - 29 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Monteverde. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (456 reviews)
Very nice Staff Amazing Food excellent And nice activities Pura Vida Sylvain and Tracy Canada

Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026

Monteverde Lodge
Hotel & Spa Poco a Poco

Hotel & Spa Poco a Poco

4 out of 5
100 meters east of the Ranario Monteverde Puntarenas
The price is HK$2,386 per night from 31 Jan to 1 Feb
HK$2,386
HK$2,696 total
31 Jan - 1 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Monteverde. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (625 reviews)
Friendly staff, great views, clean rooms

Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026

Hotel & Spa Poco a Poco
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Cabañas del Lago

Cabañas del Lago

3 out of 5
702 Peñas Blancas Alajuela
Stay at this cabin in Peñas Blancas. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Arenal Volcano National Park and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (64 reviews)
Reserve this place if you want to experience unique experience of staying in cabin next to the pons

Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025

Cabañas del Lago
Cabañas Rio Escondido

Cabañas Rio Escondido

3 out of 5
El Jauuri, 702 Peñas Blancas Alajuela
Stay at this apartment in Peñas Blancas. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free valet parking and 3 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Arenal Volcano National Park and La Fortuna ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (66 reviews)
The room was clean, the staff was great the property was beautiful with a lot of nature. Very close to downtown La Fortuna with lot of activities and a free rope swinging river El Salto. Close to many restaurants, grocery stores, fruit markets and a short drive to hot springs and a volcano. My favorite ...

Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026

Cabañas Rio Escondido
Villas Jawara

Villas Jawara

4.5 out of 5
Fortuna de San Carlos La Fortuna Alajuela
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury villa in La Fortuna. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and private pools. Popular attractions Arenal Volcano National Park and Los ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (54 reviews)
Santiago was great. The view of Arenal Volcano was amazing!

Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026

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Popular places to visit

Rain forest in Monteverde, Costa Rica, Central America

Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve

4.5/5(14 reviews)

Enjoy a trip to Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve and popular activities such as hiking in Monteverde. Amble around the area's lush forest or seek out the local tours.

Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve
The Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve

Reserva Biológica Bosque Nuboso Monteverde

Explore the lovely green spaces of Reserva Biológica Bosque Nuboso Monteverde and enjoy the hiking trails in Monteverde. Wander the lush forest or discover the area's volcano viewpoints.

Reserva Biológica Bosque Nuboso Monteverde
Orchid species in Monteverde at 1400 meters.

Monteverde Orchid Garden

Explore the great outdoors at Monteverde Orchid Garden, a lovely green space in Santa Elena. Amble around the area's lush forest or seek out the local tours.

Monteverde Orchid Garden
Female purple-throated mountain hummingbird resting on a perch in Monteverde, Costa Rica

Wildlife Refuge Monteverde

4/5(1 review)

Explore the great outdoors at Wildlife Refuge Monteverde, a lovely green space in Monteverde. Amble around the area's lush forest or seek out the hiking trails.

Wildlife Refuge Monteverde
Butterfly in Monteverde

Monteverde Butterfly Gardens

Explore the lovely green spaces of Monteverde Butterfly Gardens and also enjoy the hiking trails in Monteverde. While you're in the area, wander around the lush forest.

Monteverde Butterfly Gardens

Curi-Cancha Reserve

Enjoy the volcano viewpoints and explore Curi-Cancha Reserve, a lovely green space in Monteverde. Amble around the area's lush forest or seek out the hiking trails.

Curi-Cancha Reserve

Things to do

Night Tour in Monteverde

Monteverde Night Tour: Glass Frogs, lateralis, Sloths & Jungle

HK$296
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Monteverde Night Tour: Glass Frogs, lateralis, Sloths & Jungle
Sky Adventures Park Unmatched Zipline Course & Aerial Tram @ Arenal

Sky Adventures Park Zipline Course and Aerial Tram in Arenal Park

HK$862
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Sky Adventures Park Zipline Course and Aerial Tram in Arenal Park
Selvatura Sloth Habitat

Selvatura Sloth Habitat

HK$352
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Selvatura Sloth Habitat
Zip Line

Selvatura Park Canopy Tour

HK$702
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Selvatura Park Canopy Tour
Night Adventures in Monteverde

Night Adventures in Monteverde

HK$272
per adult
Night Adventures in Monteverde
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Monteverde Birdwatching Experience

HK$623
per adult
Monteverde Birdwatching Experience
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