The hotel also uses organic gardening to supply the hotel restaurant, and pumps the waste water into a drainage system far away from local creeks and rivers. Another lodge at Monteverde is the Hotel Bel Mar , a cozy and comfortable rustic, mountain style retreat with chalets and standard rooms, each with private bath and hot water, and spectacular views of the surrounding forest and the Gulf of Nicoya. The restaurant balcony offers splendid views of the magnificent sunset, while hummingbirds sip from feeders. Because of its location on the Pacific slope, its elevation and humidity, Bajo del Tigre is a very different habitat from other rain forest reserves in the area. Thirty of the tree species in Bajo del Tigre are among those in the area that are new to science.
Bird watching and horseback riding are two favorite activities in the area.
The hotel restaurant serves original dishes in a blend of international and Costa Rican cuisine, along with a choice of vegetarian offerings. La Cascada and La Taberna. A four-wheel drive is recommended. Private, comfortable van transportation can be arranged for those who prefer to leave the driving to others. There are also shuttle and local buses.