Have been to CR 3 times. First trip to the Monte Verde Cloud Forest. WIll be at the Monte Verde Rustic Lodge for 3 nights. Any suggestions for food? guides? places to see? Thanks!

We enjoyed the night hike at Hidden Valley and hiking in the reserve with a guide to spot quetzals. There are some good ziplines around. Johnny's Pizzeria is a good spot, much more elaborate than you'd expect from the name.

You will love Jose...he is extremely helpful and we enjoyed our two nights at the lodge. If you don't mind a taxi ride, or if you have a car, I would suggest Sabor Espanol. They have an excellent avocado app and paella (must be ordered in advance). Jose will make reservations for you if you desire.

Second Johnny's Pizzeria

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Dodgy road up there Quakers do it on purpose so be careful;

Have fun,

You have time for hikes in both the Monteverde and Santa Elena reserves, can go on the zipline or hanging bridges at Selvatura, night hike at Children's Eternal Forest.

We loved Stella's Bakery, ate lunch there a few times, shopped across the street at CASEM, a women's co-op with locally produced goods.

There's also a great place for ice cream - Sabores? Sabadores??

Don't miss the Hummingbird Gallery next to the MV reserve parking lot, especially early morning or late afternoon - swarms of hummers.

Go to the Monteverde Reserve with an EARLY guided tour. They only allow 100-200 people inside at a time, and the quetzals are most active in the morning.

Wow! You guys are great thanks for the info. Con mucho gusto.....

If interested in nature do both the Santa Elena and Monteverde NP. Hiking the San Luis waterfall is also very interesting. If into private guide then contact Andres Alvarado at http://forestalive1.blogspot.com/ . Very tasty local food at CASEM (lunch) opposite from Stella's Bakery and El Fogon (dinner).