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Monteverde cloud forest reserve
The Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve  is a  private reserve located along the  Tilaran mountain range within the Puntarenas and Alajuela provinces. Named after the nearby town of Monteverde and founded in 1972, the Reserve consists of over 4000 hectares (9884 acres) of tropical rain and cloud forest, the reserve is visited by roughly 70,000 visitors a year.

The Reserve consists of 6 ecological zones which 90% is virgin forest. 
An extremely high biodiversity consisting of over 2,500 plant species (including the most orchid species in a single place)

 100 species of mammals, 400 bird species, 120 reptilian and amphibian species, and thousands of insects, has drawn scientists and tourists.
There are 13 km of trails, several lookout points and one hanging bridge.
The Reserve limits the number  of people to 220  at any one time. The admisison to this park has a cost of $25 usd per person adults, $12 usd students and children under 6 years old dont pay.




Curi cancha cloud forest reserve  


The Curi Cancha Wildlife Refuge is a privately owned reserve that  protects 96 hectares (237 acres) of cloud forest in Monteverde.

This reserve  opened to the public in 2011 and has a limit of 80 people in at the same time.  

The Reserve has a combination of several life zones from primary cloud forest to secondary forest as well as open areas which makes it a great place to birds and  animals. 
 
The vegetation is marvelous  when once you enter to the primary cloud forest. This is one of the best areas to see Quetzal and Bellbird due to the great number of wild avocado trees which is their primary food source. There are 7 kilometers of trails and  a hummingbird garden where about  8 species  are often seen.
Outstanding views to the Gulf of Nicoya can also be seen from the trail.
The admission to this park has a cost of $20 usd per person adults, $10 usd studens with ID and children under 6 years old dont pay.




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