Cloud Forest
Cloud forests are unique highland forests characterized by 100% humidity. A significant portion of their precipitation is derived from the surrounding clouds and mist. As a result of the moisture abundance, cloud forests maintain tremendous biodiversity, captivating visitors and scientists alike. For the most part, cloud forest zones are significantly cooler than their lowland and beach counterparts, so bring a sweater, light jacket, and your hiking boots to explore these enchanting highland jungles.
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Savegre River
San Gerardo de Dota
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Monteverde
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Cool, misty rainforest and deep green foliage is what has made Monteverde an absolute hot spot for eco tourism in the Central Highlands of Costa Rica. This zone is home to a string of volcanoes, both active and dormant, beautiful national parks and diverse weather.
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San Gerardo de Dota
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A haven for birdwatchers and hikers awaits visitors around the town of San Gerardo de Dota, huddled up against the roaring Talamanca Mountain Range. Nestled in the Savegre River Valley, tourism hasn’t quite hit this quaint settlement which provides quick access to the recently named Los Quetzales National Park.
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Santa Maria de Dota
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Enjoy a cup of coffee and relax in this small, authentic Costa Rican village. With the Talamancas off in the distance and the Pirris River flowing through town, nature enthusiasts won’t find trouble exploring the many facets found here—with or without an experienced guide. On top of the array of nature activities, the region surrenders hills shrouded in coffee farms, which yield beans that posses a unique flavor due to the cooler climate.
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Bajos del Toro
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Bajos del Toro is a great escape for travelers seeking to immerse themselves in the sights, sounds, and smells of nature. Located in the Central Highlands amid a volcanic mountain range with lush primary forest, the largely undiscovered Bajos del Toro is a great destination for bird enthusiasts and hikers.
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La Paz Waterfall
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The splendid gardens of La Paz are located on the slopes of the Poas volcano, just an hour from San Jose, in the central highlands. This area is rich in bio diversity thanks to an altitude of that varies between 4,000 and 5,000 feet, allowing for both cloud forest and rain forest to co-exist. Be prepared for a truly magical experience. Here, visitors will find the largest butterfly observatory in the world, hummingbird and bromeliad gardens, a serpentarium, frog pond, and 5 striking waterfalls.
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San Ramon
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Located between the all important city of Alajuela and Puntarenas is the charming district of San Ramón—the second largest in the Alajuela Province. Situated just off the Inter-American Highway, San Ramón is surrounded by the Coffee clad hills which gaze out over the Central Valley. The mostly mountainous region produces many different crops including sugarcane, coffee and vegetables and the cattle industry still thrives.
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