Monteverde Costa Rica Travel Guide - Travel Excellence
The town of Monteverde, up in the mountains, overlooks the Gulf of Nicoya in the province of Puntarenas, Costa Rica. Its lush green scenery, cool weather, history and biodiversity all make it a must-visit destination as part of your itinerary when vacationing in Costa Rica.
The arrival of Quakers from the United States decades ago, the local farmers and its unique biodiversity have made it what it is today. The famous Monteverde cheese factory, and the arrival of immigrants from different countries have developed a varied range of restaurants, from pizzerias to Argentinean steakhouses and artisan chocolatiers.
Biologists, birdwatchers and nature lovers wanting to learn about its biodiversity mingle with tourists looking for a break from the warm coasts and Costa Ricans admiring one of their most important protected areas.