Guidebook for Monteverde

Edilberto (Casa Balbi)
Edilberto (Casa Balbi)
Guidebook for Monteverde

Food Scene

We love Stellas for many reasons, history, Glenda, Food, Lasana with Salad and so much more. Fantastic location and with terrace that cannot be missed, bird feeders attract them in daily, but the cool vibe that Stellas has is unique and so wonderful that you have to go ! A don't miss.
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Stella's Monteverde
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We love Stellas for many reasons, history, Glenda, Food, Lasana with Salad and so much more. Fantastic location and with terrace that cannot be missed, bird feeders attract them in daily, but the cool vibe that Stellas has is unique and so wonderful that you have to go ! A don't miss.
Ramon Cruz and his family run and own a pork restaurant with great views and a Costa Rican family that are so nice to meet you will thank us later. Great views of the Pacific Ocean, trails and night tours offered. Open : Wed - Sunday noon - 10pm
Chicharronera Monteverde
Ramon Cruz and his family run and own a pork restaurant with great views and a Costa Rican family that are so nice to meet you will thank us later. Great views of the Pacific Ocean, trails and night tours offered. Open : Wed - Sunday noon - 10pm
Boutique hotel with great vibe, Pedro Belmar has put together a great spot to take in the views from his terrace. Tapas/bocas, finger food, snacks, small meals served during Happy Hour. -Happy hour every day from 4:30 - 5:30 -Sunday Brunch from 10 AM - 4 PM Dinner is gourmet / fusion, serving and international menu.
Hotel Belmar | Luxury Hotel in Monteverde Costa Rica
Boutique hotel with great vibe, Pedro Belmar has put together a great spot to take in the views from his terrace. Tapas/bocas, finger food, snacks, small meals served during Happy Hour. -Happy hour every day from 4:30 - 5:30 -Sunday Brunch from 10 AM - 4 PM Dinner is gourmet / fusion, serving and international menu.
Local Costa Rican Menu, full of options from Costa Rican traditional recipes, you can count on this being a perfect choice to try some of our favorite meals cooked from Mom & Pop traditional CR food. Open: 6:30 AM - 10:00 PM
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Restaurante Sabor Tico
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Local Costa Rican Menu, full of options from Costa Rican traditional recipes, you can count on this being a perfect choice to try some of our favorite meals cooked from Mom & Pop traditional CR food. Open: 6:30 AM - 10:00 PM

Parks & Nature

Private reserve with hiking trails. Santa Elena Cloud Reserve offers great hiking trails offering bird watching, wildlife viewing, well maintain trails to hike for hours, full days can be spent exploring this private biological cloud forest reserve. Cost: $18 p.p
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Monteverde
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Private reserve with hiking trails. Santa Elena Cloud Reserve offers great hiking trails offering bird watching, wildlife viewing, well maintain trails to hike for hours, full days can be spent exploring this private biological cloud forest reserve. Cost: $18 p.p
Selvatura Adventure Park offers Aerial Bridges, Canopy Ziplines, Butterfly Gardens, Hummingbird Gardens, Reptiles and more. Includes: Bilingual guides on Canopy Ziplines, Self guided Map on Aerial Bridges and round trip transporation from Casa Balbi. Cost Per Person: Butterfly & Humming Bird Gardens...... $ 25.00 Bridges....................................................$ 30.00 Canopy ...................................................$ 50.00 Combo Ziplines / Bridges ......................$ 75.00
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Selvatura nuotykių parkas
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Selvatura Adventure Park offers Aerial Bridges, Canopy Ziplines, Butterfly Gardens, Hummingbird Gardens, Reptiles and more. Includes: Bilingual guides on Canopy Ziplines, Self guided Map on Aerial Bridges and round trip transporation from Casa Balbi. Cost Per Person: Butterfly & Humming Bird Gardens...... $ 25.00 Bridges....................................................$ 30.00 Canopy ...................................................$ 50.00 Combo Ziplines / Bridges ......................$ 75.00

Arts & Culture

Jaguar Arte / Paintings of Local Wildlife and scenry This art studio is located on the road to San Luis, the circular wooden gallery displays art and also is a work studio for Monteverde's local artist Robert Wesson. He is a Costa Rican Naturalist/Artist that takes in Nature with a key eye to detail, his work has made waves not only locally, but in various countries around the world. His paintings can be seen in many different art studios around town, but going to his place makes it more special.
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Monteverde
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Jaguar Arte / Paintings of Local Wildlife and scenry This art studio is located on the road to San Luis, the circular wooden gallery displays art and also is a work studio for Monteverde's local artist Robert Wesson. He is a Costa Rican Naturalist/Artist that takes in Nature with a key eye to detail, his work has made waves not only locally, but in various countries around the world. His paintings can be seen in many different art studios around town, but going to his place makes it more special.

Shopping

Great Spot. Local Art from Monteverde, Local Flavor, Costa Rica Products. Stephanie is Wonderful and so helpful. Shopping for someone special - shop at Luna Azul.
Luna Azul Boutique
Great Spot. Local Art from Monteverde, Local Flavor, Costa Rica Products. Stephanie is Wonderful and so helpful. Shopping for someone special - shop at Luna Azul.
Local Costa Rican Womens Co - Op that allows you to see the various handy crafts that local Women from this region make and sell at CASEM. Open : 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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CASEM--Cooperative of Artisans Santa Elena Monteverde
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Local Costa Rican Womens Co - Op that allows you to see the various handy crafts that local Women from this region make and sell at CASEM. Open : 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Drinks & Nightlife

Bar Amigos during Lunch time is not a bad spot for a Costa Rican Meal. TVs everywhere, the only large Sports Bar / Disco / Live Music / DJ's lounge in town. Open from 11 AM - Closing ++ Salsa Night on Friday NIghts ( Cover )
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Bar Amigos
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Bar Amigos during Lunch time is not a bad spot for a Costa Rican Meal. TVs everywhere, the only large Sports Bar / Disco / Live Music / DJ's lounge in town. Open from 11 AM - Closing ++ Salsa Night on Friday NIghts ( Cover )

Entertainment & Activities

Extremo Canopy Monteverde, CR $ 50.00 per person - Tarzan Swing - Superman - ATV / Dune Buggy - Horseback Riding
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Monteverde Extremo Park
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Extremo Canopy Monteverde, CR $ 50.00 per person - Tarzan Swing - Superman - ATV / Dune Buggy - Horseback Riding
Night Tours in Monteverde are offered with a naturalist guide ( Bilingual ) to view wildlife during the dark hours. In search for Sloths, Nocturnal Animals, sleeping birds, Flora & Fauna. Includes: Transportation, naturalist guide, flashlight, and transportation to / from Casa Balbi Cost: $ 25.00
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Night Walk Santamaria´s
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Night Tours in Monteverde are offered with a naturalist guide ( Bilingual ) to view wildlife during the dark hours. In search for Sloths, Nocturnal Animals, sleeping birds, Flora & Fauna. Includes: Transportation, naturalist guide, flashlight, and transportation to / from Casa Balbi Cost: $ 25.00
It is best to go Frog Pond at dusk and right before the night fall with a flashlight to get the best out of this attraction, each of the live species are in glass enclosed tanks. Educational and worth the visit. Sometime tough to see the frogs and Toads as they can be hiding, but neat to spot.
Frog Pond Ranario
It is best to go Frog Pond at dusk and right before the night fall with a flashlight to get the best out of this attraction, each of the live species are in glass enclosed tanks. Educational and worth the visit. Sometime tough to see the frogs and Toads as they can be hiding, but neat to spot.
FUN ! Tress that can be climbed and trails to explore.
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Monteverde Wholefoods
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FUN ! Tress that can be climbed and trails to explore.

Essentials

Full Grocery Store in Santa Elena. Next door is Supermarket VARGAS small produce market with fresh cut daily veggies and fruits.
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Super Compro
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Full Grocery Store in Santa Elena. Next door is Supermarket VARGAS small produce market with fresh cut daily veggies and fruits.