Wildlifeof Costa Rica
Wildlife in Monteverde & Santa Elena Cloud Forests
Puntarenas
The best-known cloud forest in Central America, with trails and canopy walkways in mist-covered forest. Quetzals, hummingbirds, bellbirds, tanagers, coatis and many frogs and salamanders live here; the golden toad, once found on the ridge, has not been seen since 1989. A bird list of hundreds of species can be built in a few days.
Highlights
- Resplendent quetzal
- Hummingbird feeders
- Night walks for frogs and snakes
Top wildlife targets
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Quick answers
- What wildlife can you see in Monteverde & Santa Elena Cloud Forests?
- Top wildlife targets in Monteverde & Santa Elena Cloud Forests include Resplendent Quetzal, Three-wattled Bellbird, Fiery-throated Hummingbird, Purple-throated Mountain-gem, Violet Sabrewing, Northern Emerald-Toucanet, White-nosed Coati, Splendid Leaf Frog and Silver-throated Tanager. Highlights: Resplendent quetzal.
- Where is Monteverde & Santa Elena Cloud Forests?
- Monteverde & Santa Elena Cloud Forests is in Puntarenas, Costa Rica (about 10.3°, -84.8°).
- What are the highlights of Monteverde & Santa Elena Cloud Forests?
- Resplendent quetzal, Hummingbird feeders and Night walks for frogs and snakes.