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High
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the ridge above the coastal plain is the town of Santa Elena,
and the adjacent farming colony and Cloud Forest Reserve of Monteverde.
At an altitude of over 4000 feet, the tropical woods are composed
of six different ecological communities, which differ from those
found in the other communities. Consequently, the diversity of
plant and animal life in the Monteverde region is extremely high.
Over 2000 plant species are native of the area; more than 320
birds and 100 mammals have been observed.
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Outstanding
species include the Black Guan, Great Green Macaw, Resplendent Quetzal,
Three-wattled Bellbird, Bare-necked Umbrellabird, Baird's Tapir,
Jaguar and Ocelot. The most brightly colored of all toads (El Sapo
Dorado) occurs only in this one small part of the Monteverde Cloud
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Montaña Monteverde |
Is
situated within minutes from many local attractions, including the
Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, the Santa Elena Rain Forest Reserve,
the Canopy Tour, the Sky Walk, the Sky Trek, the Butterfly Garden,
the Orchid Garden, the Serpentarium,The Selvatura Park, The Frog pond, Night tour, hummingbird garden and gallery. In addition, there are several artists studios
and gift shops, which will make your stay here more memorable. The
hotel rooms are comfortable and well-designed, providing you with
every comfort you need after those long hikes in the Monteverde
mountains. Surrounded by breathtaking views, the private Jacuzzi
allows you to relax after an exiting day in the Cloud Forest.
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