This wildlife area has been created to protect the flora and fauna, as well as to carry out scientific studies and educational environmental programs. Within its borders 400 species of birds, including the Resplendent Quetzal, 490 species of butterflies, 100 of mammals, 2,500 of plants and 200 of ferns have been identified. Monteverde is known as one of the most important cloud forest of the world.

During your stay in Monteverde you can choose from the following tours:

Selvatura Park

Tweet Visitors can glide along the zip lines through the cloud forest on the canopy tour or take the treetop walkways consisting of a 1.9 mile trail and eight different bridges. The park also has a butterfly garden and a hummingbird garden. There is also an a large private insect collection, property of world famous entomologist Dr. Richard Whitten and a Reptile and Amphibian Exhibition.