When traveling in Costa Rica, you must make it a point to visit Monteverde. The town is tucked away high in the mountains and the views are incredible. Monteverde offers a variety of tours of things to see and do.

A highly recommend thing to do is to experience zip lining while in Monteverde. At Extremo the staff will teach you a few tricks, attach you to the cable and send you on your way. By zip lining you can see above the canopy and fly 600 meters like superman.

If adrenaline isn’t what you’re seeking, maybe try walking on the suspended bridges to see the views above the cloud forest. Selvatura one company that offers the bridges. There, you can also spend time in the hummingbird garden. Experience the beauty of all the different species and let them come within inches of you.

Costa Rica is a very diverse country and every area offers different flora and fauna. When in Monteverde, hike in one of the reserves. If you are lucky you might see toucans, monkeys or a sloth.

There are private hike options if you would prefer walking with a guide. Sometimes guided tours are the best. The guides have the training needed to point out all the interesting animals and plants.

Another great thing to do in Monteverde is visiting the frog pond. You can see the Poison Dart Frog and the Red Eyed Tree Frog. Overall there are 28 species represented inside.

For those who enjoy everything outdoors, try horseback riding with the company La Estrella. You can spend an hour, an afternoon or the day riding through the forest. The trails wind along the tops of the mountains. Be sure to watch the sunset over the Gulf of Nicoya.

After you have spent the day enjoying the tours, be sure to spoil yourself at one of the fine restaurants. Don Juan and Morphos are great choices and if you are looking for the local place, go to Donde Henry. As for desert, Stellas Bakery is where its at.

Lastly, another great place to stay or just for an afternoon tea is Hidden Canopy. The tree house hotel offers opportunities to sleep in the trees amongst the cloud forest, all the while in luxury. Why not treat yourself to a waterfall shower while in Costa Rica.