Here’s your definitive guide to the many rain forests of Costa Rica, including when to go and what to pack. Rain is not what we usually look for on a vacation — unless we’re exploring Costa ...

Animal lovers will want to seek out the Monteverde Wildlife Refuge, located in Monteverde Cloud Forest in central northwest Costa Rica. There are a variety of activities at the refuge, but the ...

This eco-park oasis features five waterfalls, hiking trails, a cloud forest and a rainforest, an animal sanctuary with over 100 species of animals, a hummingbird garden with over 26 documented species ...

Visitors to Monteverde, Costa Rica, can expect stunning eco-resorts, treetop dining, and incredible wildlife. Adrian Rudd/Travel + Leisure Monteverde is a haven for ecotourism on Costa Rica’s ...

The cloud forests of Monteverde are a must-see when visiting Costa Rica, and you can make your trip even better by staying at ...

Costa Rica is at the forefront of sustainable forest management, and it offers many opportunities for ecotourism and forays into the forest. One option is a visit to the cloud forests of Monteverde.

There are four exquisite forest types found in Costa Rica: cloud forests, Caribbean rainforests, Pacific rainforests and dry forests. Costa Rica has an area of over 19,691 square miles, it’s ...

Monteverde Lodge and Gardens is located minutes from the cloud forest. The hotel itself is authentic but with modern service. For example, while having 28 rooms, all of the territory has access to the ...

Costa Rica: Your family and other animals. In this week's Lonely Planet 'Great Escape', discover how to make the most of the wildlife, beaches and jungles of Costa Rica, a natural wonder for ...

This August, my family and I spent a week and a half in Monteverde, in north-central Costa Rica. This is the tropics, but at an elevation of 4,500 feet (1,400 meters) or so. This well-preserved swath ...

In this week's Lonely Planet 'Great Escape', discover how to make the most of the wildlife, beaches and jungles of Costa Rica, a natural wonder for children and adults.