Travel Guide To Monteverde, Costa Rica

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3 жыл бұрын

Get to know the mountain town of Santa Elena and cloud forest of Monteverde, Costa Rica! In this video we will show you around town including the surprising best place to see wildlife (hint: it’s not at a park or even on a tour!), we’ll swim at a private waterfall, eat dinner in a tree, take a night walk tour, cross suspension bridges, plus much more!!!!
Handy Information From Video:
Best Breakfast Spots in Santa Elena and Monteverde!
Orchid Cafe / Cafe Orqueda
Stella's Cafe Monteverde
CASEM Coop
Best Dinners:
Bon Apetite Woodfire Pizza
Tree House downtown Santa Elena
Morphos Restaurant for best sunset views in town
ZUCCARO BAKERY: Grab a cinnamon roll, sourdough bread or a savory pesto empanada and a coffee at Zuccaro Bakery. There are two locations. One in the heart of Santa Elena and one inside the park like setting at the CASEM Coop.
Top Tours In The Monteverde and Santa Elena areas:
Bird watching! Toucans and Quetzals are two of the birds you might see.
Night Walk Tour
Phone: 8315 5002
Monteverde Waterfall / Cataratas Los Murciélagos
Call for Reservations: 2645-6555
$6 adults / kids free
SELVATURA ADVENTURE PARK - Hanging bridges, canopy tours, butterfly garden, hummingbird garden, and much more.
Longest suspension bridge in Costa Rica!!!
www.selvatura.com
SKY ADVENTURES PARK - Adventure park with hanging bridges, canopy tours and sky trams, plus much more!
Longest zip-line in Costa RIca!!!
skyadventures.travel
Coffee Tours:
Monteverde Coffee Tour - www.cafedemonteverde.com
Don Juan Tours - donjuantours.com/monteverde-c...
Children's Eternal Rainforest
Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve
Monteverde Biological Reserve
Thank you for watching and happy travels!
Cheers! Danielle and Hairo
Monteverde cloud forest is found at an altitude range of 4,000 to 6220 feet above sea level.
Temperatures range from the 50s to the 70s with an average temperature around 64°F.
There is also always a strong wind and a chill in the air so if you brought a long sleeve shirt or sweater and long pants you will want to wear them while you’re visiting this area. The wise advice to layer your clothing is especially good advice here as you will probably be doing lots of trekking so once you build up a sweat you can peel down a layer or two until you are comfortable again.

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@marieortiz158 2 жыл бұрын

I am here now and took 4 of your recommendations. The waterfall was amazing--totally worth the $6 and the free workout. We have been to Stellas 2 times in two days! I recommend the cheesecake! Zocalos was amazing and the chocolate the sell is so delicious!!!! Thank you! Marie

@SaltTravelCo 2 жыл бұрын

Ahhh wonderful Marie! That makes me so, so happy to hear! Cheers

@jeffreymeyers543 2 жыл бұрын

What a pleasure watching and listening!

@Varguitas10 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! I'm from Costa Rica looking for things to do in Monteverde. Pura vida!

@amandashook576 2 жыл бұрын

This video was super helpful! I have a trip planned early summer and this gave me some of the tips I needed to finalize a few details that I wasn't 100% on yet!! Great filming and info!

@tg569 Жыл бұрын

Wow great and useful information. Can't wait till we visit in December. Thanks!

@paigetaylor4077 2 жыл бұрын

Very well done video with a lot of useful info! Thanks!

@furgoch2011 6 ай бұрын

Absolutely one of the most informative videos...thank you and keep up the good work!

@NH-hp2nn 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely love this 🥰😍😍 makes me sooo excited to visit

@chaptertwotravelerbysharaj6583 3 жыл бұрын

So happy to have found your channel. So many great suggestions for Monteverde that I had not previously heard on other videos. Thanks for sharing!

@SaltTravelCo 2 жыл бұрын

Welcome aboard! We really are glad we can help; it's what we love to do! Thanks and happy travels!

@handaferguson 3 жыл бұрын

Great Job!!! Thank you for the awesome tour... :-)

@SaltTravelCo 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Andrew!

@jackiepetrosky4611 2 жыл бұрын

Super, gracias!!!

@jamesbrown9076 2 жыл бұрын

Oh the HD! Watched all your other videos that were pixels too though 'coz you guys are great and do a great job. But yes the HD makes my heart sing :) Personally I would love to see a vid about Uvita area specifically. Thanks for all you r great vids.

@natJ148 3 жыл бұрын

wow--amazing quality

@juanismyrealname683 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome vid 😊

@ChrisandKen 2 жыл бұрын

Good job guys, really detailed information and some cool shots in there!

@SaltTravelCo 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a ton! Working on some new stuff coming soon. Cheers!

@justsurfinwilldo1506 2 жыл бұрын

Absolute amazing video, I'm sold 😁 Monteverde see you in March ....coming from the UK

@clodandearl 2 жыл бұрын

Woo same here!

@micheleg3040 Жыл бұрын

Love your videos! I’m traveling there next month and this is really helping me plan. 🇨🇷

@SaltTravelCo Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Michele! It’s such a beautiful country, I’m sure you’ll have a an amazing trip!!!!

@romyenglish 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, this is one of the best video I've seen about CR. And I've seen a lot. Keep up the great work. Thanks

@SaltTravelCo 2 жыл бұрын

Nice! Thanks Romeo we’re glad to read your comment! Cheers

@margaritamitchell606 3 жыл бұрын

so informative! totally following the tips for our trip

@SaltTravelCo 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@magdan3162 Жыл бұрын

Great video! Thank you! I’ll be there next month! Can’t wait! 🤗

@SaltTravelCo Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Magda! Have a wonderful trip! Cheers

@martinuribe3544 2 жыл бұрын

Nice very nice

@michaelreider2958 3 жыл бұрын

Wow!... your videos are so informative and top quality ....nice job !

@SaltTravelCo 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Michael!

@gido65 3 жыл бұрын

Hola Danielle y Hairo, your tuanis videos are of crisp image-quality, it is like being there instead of being 6000 miles away;-) Gracias y pura vida!! Hasta el proximo chiva video🤙

@SaltTravelCo 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Gido! That's exactly what we were hoping for! I'm so glad we are able to temporarily transport you! Cheers!!! And Pura vida!!!

@chino-aleman9972 2 жыл бұрын

Beatyfull vídeo.

@trayceewhichello9460 Жыл бұрын

Great video....made me excited for my trip

@SaltTravelCo Жыл бұрын

Yay!!! So glad!

@davidamburgey9398 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you again for your videos, You have such amazing talent. When you go to Baldi Hot springs right across the street is Eco Thermolies Hot springs they require reservations . And I have been told that they are a lot cheaper. ENJOY

@SaltTravelCo 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, David! Much, much appreciated!!! We'll be back in Arenal soon hopefully and will check out the Eco Termales :) I love that area.

@mohammadsaleem2165 Жыл бұрын

Very detailed. Thanks

@SaltTravelCo Жыл бұрын

My pleasure 👏

@LostTravellers 3 жыл бұрын

Good storyteller. Loved it.

@SaltTravelCo 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@christiantessari 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful travel video !!!! Congrats 👍 Cheers from Switzerland 🇨🇭i love to connect with other travelers ❤️

@SaltTravelCo 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers! Thank you so much! We can't wait to get to Switzerland!!!

@SeanDonrad1 2 жыл бұрын

hi i aM FROM USA I AM IN COSTA RICA NOW

@bryanbaeza9037 3 жыл бұрын

Congrants very nice

@SaltTravelCo 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@henrynunezcastro5952 3 жыл бұрын

Gracias por visitar Costa Rica y espero les haya gustado 👍👍🇨🇷

@SaltTravelCo 3 жыл бұрын

Pura vida :)

@unkeebill 2 жыл бұрын

I'll be visiting Costa Rica this year, and your content has been great for my planning! Question, I plan on spending a full day in Monteverde, and 2 full days in La Fortuna. If I do the hanging bridges in Selvatura, is it worth doing Mistico as well? If you only got to do one of these bridges, which would you choose? Thanks for your help, and keep up the great work!

@SaltTravelCo 2 жыл бұрын

Hi! Oh I’m so glad! The suspension bridges at both parks are pretty comparable although at Místico you get to see the volcano (weather permitting) off in the distance which is pretty cool. Both are really great for animals and wildlife but I really recommend going with a guide otherwise you’ll probably just walk right by a lot of stuff :) I would suggest doing a zip line in Monteverde and a Hanging Bridges in Arenal or vice versa. There’s also repelling and other options so switch it up but visiting both parks will be different because the flora, fauna and views are different.

@2Travelis2Live 3 жыл бұрын

I loved this video. It had helpful tips on how to enjoy the Monteverde area. I love the tips on where to eat and places to hike.

@SaltTravelCo 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Marcia!

@vonda8057 Жыл бұрын

Great video, do you know the best place to stay in Monteverde?

@angiesome 3 жыл бұрын

Great Video thank you. What kind of dogs are your black dogs? I had almost the identical dog as a kid...Love them!

@SaltTravelCo 3 жыл бұрын

Hi! Thank you! The little black ones are "designer" haha aka wonderful little mutts (the best kind in my opinion). Actually, they all are :) Love them too, they're so clever and super sweet. Happy Travels! Cheers!

@JorgeChavarriaMono Жыл бұрын

For food Manolos or Bar Amigos are the best! Locals price

@jeanphilippeppierre-louis7524 Жыл бұрын

Great video! Quick question: what’s the name of the park that has the hanging bridge in MonteVerte please?

@SaltTravelCo Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!! There is the 1) Selvatura Adventure Park, 2) Aventura and the 3) Sky Walk. I personally like the Sky Walk but Selvatura is a close 2nd! 👏

@jeanphilippeppierre-louis7524 Жыл бұрын

Do all three of them have the hanging bridge? There’s one I kept seeing pictures of which located in MonteVerte and seem very interesting.

@MadeByAnne.x 3 жыл бұрын

Also where would I find the guides for when I’m at Selvatora Adventure? Or Skywalk?

@SaltTravelCo 3 жыл бұрын

Hello Anne, When you book online there is a section on guided tours. If you purchase tickets at the park they can coordinate a guide for you, though you may have to wait to go at a specific time. These tours include the admission fee to the park. We chose the Natural History Walk which includes a little bit of everything. Canopy Tours are always guided. Guided tours are essential for places like Monteverde Cloud Forest and the hanging bridges parks because while the bridges themselves are an attraction, you'll end up missing a lot along the trail between them and really not get the same experience. Check out: selvatura.com/ skyadventures.travel/ Hope that helps! Thanks for the questions, let us know if you have any others. :) Cheers!

@MadeByAnne.x 3 жыл бұрын

The arenal vacation is 3 hours away from Monteverde? Or 3 hours away from San Jose?

@SaltTravelCo 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Anne, So Arenal is about 2.5 to 3 hours from San Jose (Depending where you start from) and then it's about 3 hours from Arenal to Monteverde. Seems like everything takes about three hours ;) even if it looks close on a map.

@joepidgeon3365 2 жыл бұрын

@@SaltTravelCo , is that because from Monteverde to the Volcano, there is no strait shot ? On maps it looks like you have to take a large loop around or is it just typical CR Switch backs ?

@SaltTravelCo 2 жыл бұрын

@@joepidgeon3365 Yes, it’s just because of the windy roads. As far as the birds fly it’s not too far but takes time following the roads. It is a pretty drive however! Very nice views and glimpses into small town life. :)

@joshgillett1381 2 жыл бұрын

can I ask why wearing a mask and applying hand sanitiser is mandatory before entering the place that will basically clear your respiratory system and skin anyway?

@jtvuu 2 жыл бұрын

Should we book tours on site or before coming to Costa Rica?

@SaltTravelCo 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Jan Vuu, In my experience in Costa Rica it’s OK to wait until you are here to book (unlike some other places in other countries that require advanced purchase due to limited availability). Doing some research ahead of time about which activities you want to do in each place is a great idea because as I mentioned there are zip lines, canopy tours, quad adventures, etc. in many places so you can spread them out over the course of your trip. It’s nice to have some flexibility and not have everything booked ahead of time so that you can go with the flow, choose activities based on the weather that day and your energy level. During December and the Easter week when tourism is at its peak you’ll definitely want to have your car rental squared away long before you arrive and any small flights plus entrances to parks that limit visitors such as Manuel Antonio. But for off-season or mid week there isn’t any need for advanced booking in most cases. Once you are here ask around for pricing and then compare online to see which has the better deal.

@user-gu6vf3je1d 3 жыл бұрын

Descendants of Quackers...lol

@SaltTravelCo 3 жыл бұрын

D'oh! Is that in the subtitles? Should I change it or leave it for comic value? ;) Good looking out either way

@reenalal3595 Жыл бұрын

How do you get to Monteverde from SJO airport?

@SaltTravelCo Жыл бұрын

There are buses everyday which is the most economical way, renting a car gives you the most freedom of itinerary, semi-private shuttle companies like Interbus take groups of about 12 people daily, or you can hire a private driver / shuttle. I can elaborate on any of the options if you’d like. Happy travels!

@reenalal3595 Жыл бұрын

@@SaltTravelCo yes please! I’m trying to decide on hiring my own car but how would I book a shuttle from the SJO to monte verde and vice versa?

@nabsu0190 2 жыл бұрын

La fortunate

@SaltTravelCo 2 жыл бұрын

#lafortunada ;)

@davidwright873 Жыл бұрын

Gurgling river bed???? lol....are you sure it's gurgling?? and the water is cascading?? Nice...been there ..it's amazing...although locals don't really like gringos...The treehouse rest. was ALL booked up...place was literally empty....but they refused service to us....kinda odd...turning away money...but oh well....