This Costa Rica Region Is Home to a Rare Cloud Forest and Extraordinary Wildlife-Here's How to Plan Your Visit

""Monteverde has one of the few cloud forests left in the world, as they are one of the first forests to disappear due to global warming," said Rodrigo Valverde, co-founder of Sky Adventures. "It [contains] 2.5 percent of all the world's biodiversity, which makes it one of the few places in the world where you can see the most exuberant flora and fauna.""

"Hotel Belmar, voted by Travel + Leisure readers as one of their 10 favorite resorts in Central America, is situated on the dewy mountainside of the Monteverde Cloud Forest. Guests can enjoy an on-site brewery and juice bar, as well as Restaurante Celajes, an homage to fresh Costa Rican flavors."

Monteverde, meaning 'green mountain' in Spanish, is a prime ecotourism location on Costa Rica's central Pacific coast. It boasts thousands of plant species and over 400 bird species, including the quetzal and scarlet macaw. The Monteverde Cloud Forest Preserve is the main attraction, drawing many visitors annually. This area contains 2.5 percent of the world's biodiversity and is one of the last remaining cloud forests. Accommodations like Hotel Belmar and Monteverde Lodge offer eco-friendly amenities and stunning views of the surrounding nature.

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