The Quakers wanted to preserve the magic of this region, and succeeded. Today the magic is to be found in the amazing numbers of colorful hummingbirds, in the spectacular sunset views of the Gulf of Nicoya, and in the whispering, almost alive, green forest. Monteverde lies between 600 meters and 1,842 meters above sea level. The Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve has seven trails that total 12.4 kilometers. The reserve is open 365 days a year from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
All rooms are wheelchair accessible.
The lumber for construction is from trees that are not endangered species. 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.