Monteverde, Guanacaste:  Man on hanging bridge in heart of the Monteverde Cloud Forest. Straddling Costa Rica's continental divide 110 miles west of San Jose, this wild, unspoiled place is a virgin forest jungle brimming with incredible numbers of birds, butterflies, and mammals as well as more than 2,500 plant species. No more than 100 visitors are allowed within the grounds at any one time to preserve this unique and fragile ecology. A web of trails allows exploration on your own or with a highly trained guide (latter is recommended).
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