first trip to Monte Verde Cloud Forest
Nov 1st, 2011, 01:22 PM
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first trip to Monte Verde Cloud Forest
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!
Nov 1st, 2011, 03:04 PM
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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.
Nov 1st, 2011, 05:49 PM
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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.
Nov 2nd, 2011, 03:17 AM
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monteverdeinfo.com
Was founded by pacifist quaker dairy farmers
from Fairhope AL so chesee factory is awesome
skytrek.com Hidden Valley El Tigre hikes...
fondavela.com hotelbelmar.net Sapo Dorado
mytop 3 for rooms and food.
Dodgy road up there Quakers do it on purpose so be careful;
Have fun,
Was founded by pacifist quaker dairy farmers
from Fairhope AL so chesee factory is awesome
skytrek.com Hidden Valley El Tigre hikes...
fondavela.com hotelbelmar.net Sapo Dorado
mytop 3 for rooms and food.
Dodgy road up there Quakers do it on purpose so be careful;
Have fun,
Nov 2nd, 2011, 05:33 AM
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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.
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.
Nov 3rd, 2011, 02:18 AM
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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).
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