Life Monteverde

LIFE Monteverde

Café de Monteverde, located in the beautiful cloud forest region of Monteverde Costa Rica, is not your ordinary coffee farm. I was lucky enough to spend over 2 weeks with the community and team that makes up Café de Monteverde and the educational program LIFE Monteverde.
Watch the video to learn about the LIFE Monteverde program, and how this coffee farm has become a vital part of the Monteverde community! And if you are traveling to Costa Rica, be sure to make Café de Monteverde a top stop on your travels (be sure to tell them Brooke says Hola)!

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Life Monteverde - Corivisión Monteverde

Life Monteverde es una organización dedicada a la educación sobre la agrcultura, la conservación de la naturaleza, el comercio justo y prácticas de vida más sostenibles.
Sirve a los intereses de centros educativos nacionales e internacionales, lo mismo que a programas agro-ecoturísticos.
Este proyecto se ubica 4 Km al norte de Santa Elena de Monteverde, Puntarenas, C.R., en la ruta Monteverde - Tilarán.


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Life Monteverde Farm

A bird's eye view of the of the Life Monteverde coffee farm!

Monteverde, Costa Rica

Monteverde is one of the must visit places in Costa Rica with its lush cloud forests, abundant bird watching, crazy ziplining and unique trees and plants. We visited Monteverde for 10 days this March 2017, see our adventures in the cloud forest.

Places we visited: Santa Elena, Curi-Cancha Reserve, Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve, Santa Elena Cloud Forest, Bajos del Tigre Children's Eternal Rain Forest

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Monteverde, Costa Rica

These days, the word “magical” is often overused when defining a place or an ambiance, however, Costa Rica’s Monteverde (meaning ‘green mountain’ in Spanish) truly lives up to this description in every way. Although the main roads are partially unpaved and bumpy, Monteverde is well worth the adventure. Monteverde sits on top of the continental divide high on the Tilarán Mountains, in the Puntarenas province in north-western Costa Rica, about a three-and-a-half hour drive from either San Jose or Liberia.

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Chira Glamping Monteverde Costa Rica

Instagrammers paradise, that's all I need to say! Chira Glamping in Monteverde Costa Rica is a special treat. I never thought I would experience something like this in my life, it is truly one of a kind. The sunsets are to die for and the Monteverde mountains make the setting surreal. I highly recommend staying here at least once in your life to experience what Chira Glamping has to offer. It's for city dwellers looking to escape, nature lovers and everything in between, you can't beat it!

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Driving to Monteverde on Route 606 (Road Conditions)

This video gives an idea of road conditions along Route 606 in Costa Rica. This is the road you will take if you are driving to Monteverde from San Jose, Liberia, or Pacific Coast destinations. For more information, including rental car tips, see our full article:

LIFE MONTEVERDE | 10mo ANIVERSARIO

Así se vivió el evento de celebración del 10mo Aniversario del Programa de Educación sobre Sostenibilidad Life Monteverde.

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Costa Rica: Santa Elena, Monteverde - International Living

Short Video Tour of Santa Elena, Monteverde, Costa Rica - International Living

High in the Tilaran Mountains of Costa Rica is the Monteverde region. It's one of the top tourist destinations in the country thanks to the natural beauty, abundant wildlife, and opportunities for adventures sports and hiking. It's a bit over three hours to the west of Costa Rica's capital, San José.

The main town of the region, Santa Elena, serves as a home base for travelers and long-time foreign residents alike. The town has basic services like banks, grocery stores, gas stations, medical clinics, hotels, and restaurants. Local expats, a mix of retirees, families, and tourism business owners, tend to have an independent spirit and a somewhat bohemian nature.

The elevation means that days are mild and nights are cool. And in certain times of year, the area recalls the Pacific Northwest, with drizzling rain and misty views. Monteverde is best-known for its cloud forest. A high-altitude rain forest, it is a unique environment in which clouds drift through the trees leaving behind moisture, which creates lush and dense greenery.

In the video below, International Living Costa Rica Editor Jason Holland offers a tour of the road into Santa Elena, as well as the city center and its environs.

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Follow the escapades of filmmaker Chas Bruns as he travels the world in search of the cheapest tours, food, hotels, hostels and transportation. If you're living on a budget, Chas can show you how to travel for pennies on the dollar. Chas will show you where to go sky diving, waterfall hiking, shark diving and more!

This episode takes Chas to Monteverde, Costa Rica where he explores the Festival De La Luz, Monteverde Preserve, Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve and the Monteverde Hot Springs. He stays at the Van Gogh Hostel and the Monteverde Inn. He dines and drinks at the Monteverde Café, Restarante El Gran Parqueo #2, Stella’s Bakery and the Tree House Restaurant & Café. If you're considering traveling to the Lombok, you can't miss this!

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Monteverde Costa Rica Night Walk and Tour at Valle Escondido

For our night hike / tour, we were shuttled to Valle Escondido Preserve about 5:00pm straight from our lodge. The area of Monteverde, during our stay, was really windy and the location of the night hike was no different, super windy.

When we arrived we were greeted by our guide and were given our flashlights. We still had a few minutes until the night hike started so I ran down and got a time lapse of the sunset... stunning!

Once we got down into the jungle / forest a bit, the wind wasn't as bad but you could still see and hear it blowing fiercely above us. Our guide showed us everything he could find but apparently the strong winds kept a lot of the night life out of the trees.

We saw several types of birds, spiders, and ants but that was about it. A bit disappointing, but to no fault of our tour guide or the establishment. You can't make animals appear on demand unless you're at a zoo or Disneyland :)

Overall, just being in the forest, in central america, in Costa Rica, in Monteverde... in the middle of nowhere was really awesome. Although we didn't see much, just being out in nature was awesome. Highly recommend the night tour and walk at Valle Escondido Preserve.

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We went to Monteverde Costa Rica in August. This is how to spend a weekend in monteverde.
Be sure to pack for 65 degree weather in Monteverde.
Monteverde Cloud Forest is a cool 65, but it can warm up pretty fast; especially if you are hiking.
When Hiking in Monteverde, be sure to pack a rain jacket, sweater and comfy boots.

Monterverde Costa Rica is an amazing destination for nature lovers.
The Costa Rica Cloud Forest in Costa Rica is breathtaking and worth the journey to Central America - Top travel for sure.

The Zip lining experience in the cloud forest in monteverde costa rica where to go. It’s very unique.
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Costa Rica The road to Monteverde

A road trip from Lake Arenal to Monteverde Costa Rica January 2019 this is a classic over the hills and far away. Don't expect a smooth ride until the end, Hand held using a Next base 4k in car camera in the front seat of the Toyota Hiace people carrier. The speed is as is, the hills and bends are as is ... yes it has that change of angles along its whole length.

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Sabrina and I leave San Jose and head to Monteverde to the small village of Santa Elena. Santa Elena is 4600 feet above sea level. Incredible views and amazing Costa Rican coffee.

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San Jose Costa Rica to Monteverde by bus | Santa Elena Natural Bridge

Monteverde is the main location in Costa Rica to view the cloud forest. Most people who want to visit the cloud forests stay in the small town of Santa Elena.

In this episode we leave Costa Rica's capital city - San Jose and take a bus to the town of Santa Elena, Monteverde. There were some great views on the bus. We take a walk around Santa Elena and after some lunch we head off to find the not so well know natural bridge - who's location is really only known by locals. Well worth a visit if you can find it.

Travel vlog 189 | San Jose to Monteverde | Country #13/195

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After more than 22 years of marriage we are still best friends

The aim is we are going to step foot in every country in the world before we die - or die trying !. We are currently also planning an epic around the world road trip. So stayed tuned for more clips as we TREAD the Globe in either Trudy the TREAD camper van or armed with our backpacks!

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The Monteverde Life

In January 2013 I journeyed to Monteverde, CR for a single semester at age 12. Alongside school and friends, I began filming various aspects of my life (My hobby of climbing trees, walking through the forest to school, actually being at school, ect.) with my faithful old canon rebel. By the time I had left in june, I had captured everything except my friends, (who weren't to enthusiastic about being filmed). So enjoy!

Monteverde Cloud Forest Costa Rica (2019) | Must see Costa Rica

Monteverde Cloud Forest Costa Rica (2019) | Must see Costa Rica

One of the things Costa Rica is famous for is it's cloud forests and we couldn't visit Monteverde without spending a day exploring the cloud forest in the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve.

Despite being budget travellers sometime we just have to splash out and this is one of those times. A short bus ride from our hostel in Santa Elena we arrived at the cloud forest reserve. We spent the day hiking though the forest and we were not disappointed, great views of the cloud forest, wonderful nature with awesome birds and animals.

The Monteverde cloud forest is definitely one of our must see sites in Costa Rica.

Travel vlog 191 | Monteverde Cloud Forest | Country #13/195

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In case you don't know us - let us introduce ourselves - we are Chris (48) & Marianne (51). We are a married travel couple. We recently quit our jobs and sold our belongings to travel full time.

After more than 22 years of marriage we are still best friends

The aim is we are going to step foot in every country in the world before we die - or die trying !. We are currently also planning an epic around the world road trip. So stayed tuned for more clips as we TREAD the Globe in either Trudy the TREAD camper van or armed with our backpacks!

We will share with you our adventure and will post regular vlogs and videos of our full time travels showing the best the world has to offer and hopefully inspire you to travel more.

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Top10 Recommended Hotels in Monteverde, Costa Rica

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Top10 Recommended Hotels in Monteverde, Costa Rica: 1. Hotel Belmar ****
2. Monteverde Lodge & Gardens ****
3. Los Pinos - Cabañas & Jardines ***
4. Hotel EL Viandante ***
5. Monteverde Inn **
6. Mar Inn **
7. Hotel Ficus ***
8. Hotel Las Orquideas ***
9. Camino Verde Bed & Breakfast Monteverde **
10. Hotel Montaña Monteverde ***
11. Hotel Miramontes **

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1. 300 meters east of the gas station 5655, 00111 Monteverde, Costa Rica
Hotel Belmar features a unique restaurant with on-site brewery and a juice bar; also it has an organic garden and certification on sustainability. It features free WiFi in all areas.
2. Monteverde, Santa Elena, 51004 Monteverde, Costa Rica
This lodge is a 15-minute drive from the Monteverde Biological Reserve and just over half a kilometer from Monteverde town center. It features an extensive garden with a heated outdoor pool. Guests can also enjoy the indoor butterfly garden. WiFi is included at no extra cost.
3. 150 noreste escuela pública Rafael Arguedas Herrera, 60109 Monteverde, Costa Rica
This eco-friendly property offers lush gardens and well-equipped cottages with free Wi-Fi at the lobby and mountain views. Los Pinos - Cabañas & Jardines is located in Monte Verde, just 1 km from Santa Elena town.
4. contiguo hotel sapo dorado, 60109 Monteverde, Costa Rica
Hotel El Viandante offers complimentary American-style breakfast and free Wi-Fi connection. The hotel has free private parking available and features heated rooms.
5. 700 suroeste Escuela Cerro Plano, 60109 Monteverde, Costa Rica
Offering impressive views of the Nicoyan Gulf, Monteverde Inn has a beautiful setting a 10 minute drive from Santa Elena. It features bright accommodation in attractive grounds.
6. 50 metros al norte Agencia del CIE, 60109 Monteverde, Costa Rica
Mar Inn is located 200 m from Santa Elena Football Square and a 5-minute drive from Monteverde eco-touristic town. It features free Wi-Fi and free private parking.
7. Santa Elena, Monteverde, 60109 Monteverde, Costa Rica
Hotel Ficus is located 4 km from the Monteverde Biological Reserve and it features a sun terrace, business centre and a tour desk. There is an on-site restaurant, offering dinner. Consumption is not included in the rate.
8. Frente a la Caballeriza el Rodeo, Monteverde, 60109 Monteverde, Costa Rica
Hotel Las Orquideas is located 5 km from the Monteverde Biological Reserve and just a short 5 minute walk from the small town of Santa Elena, the commercial center of the entire area.
9. 350 Metros de la Iglesia de Santa Elena, Santa Elena, 10001 Monteverde, Costa Rica
Set in Santa Elena village, Camino Verde Bed & Breakfast Monteverde features a terrace with great views of the surrounding cloud forest and mountains. It offers a free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free use of iPads.
10. 200 este Escuela Rafael Arguedas, 21007 Monteverde, Costa Rica
Offering free Continental breakfast, hot tub and sauna, Hotel de Montaña Monteverde is located 4 km from Monteverde Cloudy Forest. Free Wi-Fi access is available and panoramic views are featured.
11. Monteverde, 60109 Monteverde, Costa Rica
Hotel Miramontes is set in Monteverde, 4.3 km from Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve . Guests can enjoy the on-site bar and free WiFi.