The 3 best adventure activities in Monteverde
Discover in this article everything you need to know about Monteverde, Costa Rica and get ready to visit the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, one of the 25 most beautiful places in the world.
Costa Rica is one of the safest destinations in South America, perfect whether you're travelling alone for the first time or with your family. Bordered by Nicaragua to the north and Panama to the south, this country surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea is a natural spectacle that leaves no one indifferent.
Costa Rica has 32 National Parks with virgin forests rich in fauna and flora such as Manuel Antonio National Park; one of the largest turtle reserves in Tortugero National Park, chosen every year by leatherback and green turtles to lay their eggs; and spectacular virgin beaches for snorkelling or diving baptisms such as Ocotal Beach or Hermosa Beach in Puntarenas. This biodiversity and number of natural parks make adventure sports in Costa Rica the country's main attraction, especially for adrenaline junkies and surfers, as some of the best surfing beaches in the world are located here, such as Tamarindo and Santa Teresa.
If you're a thrill-seeker, the famous Monteverde National Park is a must on your Costa Rica itinerary. Monteverde is located in the north, in the province of Puntarenas, and can be reached by bus from San José, the capital, in a 5.5-hour drive. The Monteverde Reserve is an exhibition of virgin forests including the Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve, a 10 500 hectare tropical forest at an altitude of 1 500 metres, whose humidity means that it is submerged in a cloud forest. But other activities you can do in Monteverde include hiking in the Santa Elena reserve to climb the Arenal Volcano; visiting the coffee plantations, one of Costa Rica's main industries; and enjoying Tortuga Island. Well, did you know that in the midst of all this beauty it is possible to experience the highest bungee jumping in Costa Rica or go on a canopy tour? In this article you will find the activities in Monteverde that you can't miss.
Bungee jumping at 143 metres: the highest in Costa Rica!
One of the must-do activities in Monteverde is bungee jumping at Monteverde Extremo Park. In the middle of this nature reserve you'll find the highest bungee jumping in Costa Rica, which explains why this country is one of the best in the world for extreme sports.
This is a 143 metre high bungee jump, as the jump is made from a platform that slides along a system of cables. The combination of adrenaline rushing through your body and the breathtaking views of the Cloud Forest will leave you speechless and you will never forget it!
Canopy tour in Monteverde Extreme Park
Can you imagine exploring the Monteverde Cloud Forest on a canopy tour? AtMonteverde Extre Park it's possible! Gliding along a 16 zip-line route through the treetops, you will move through the forest while enjoying breathtaking views. A two and a half hour excursion during which you can enjoy the beauty of this landscape and get to know the different animals and plants that inhabit the nature reserve in a completely different way than you have ever experienced before. You'll reach high levels of fun and adrenaline thanks to zip lines between 75 and 150 metres high, abseiling, a Tarzan swing 143 metres high and two supermanes, one 1 kilometre long and one underground 190 metres long, where you'll experience what it feels like to fly. Anactivity for the bravest!
Tarzan jump 143 metres high
As you can see, the activities in Monteverde are big. So why not swing 143 metres high? In this Tarzan jump at Monteverde Extreme Park you will swing in the heart of the Monteverde Reserve thanks to a 50-metre taut rope attached to your chest and waist by a harness that will swing you for 20 minutes while you enjoy spectacular views of the jungle.
Costa Rica will not leave you indifferent and the activities in Monteverde will bring out your most adventurous self experiencing adrenaline levels you never knew about. In addition to Monteverde, Costa Rica's other must-see destination is its capital. If you want to continue experiencing strong emotions, in this article you will find the activities in San José that you can't miss. And as they say there: pura vida!