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Departure Hub 05 · 2.5–3 hrs from Liberia (LIR) or San José (SJO) via mountain ascent

Monteverde Escapes & Departure Guide

Perched at 1,400 meters along the misty Continental Divide, Monteverde is the birthplace of recreational canopy ziplining and home to resplendent quetzals, moss-draped oaks, and cool highland mountain air.

Destinations Visited from Here: Monteverde & Santa Elena Continental Divide cloud-forest reserves and canopy courses
Actual Boarding & Pickup Points: Most guided canopy ziplines and cloud-forest walks include round-trip shuttle pickup directly from lodges in Santa Elena, Cerro Plano, and Monteverde.
Key Logistics Tip: Pack a light waterproof windbreaker even in the dry season; cloud-forest mist rolls across the ridge year-round, and temperatures sit 12–15°F cooler than the coast.
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Misty highland cloud forest ridges in Monteverde, Costa Rica
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Verified Bookable Experiences Departing from Monteverde

Highland forest ridges and misty valleys along the Continental Divide in Monteverde 10 · CLOUD FOREST ZIPLINE ★ 4.9 (1,477)
Monteverde · 2 hrs 30 min · Small-group guided canopy course (Morning & Afternoon departures)

The Original Canopy Tour Monteverde: Cloud Forest Zipline & Tree Climb

Glide through mist-draped epiphyte trees high along the Continental Divide on the pioneering Monteverde canopy course, featuring an internal climb up a towering hollow strangler fig, a rappel, and sweeping forest cables.

Destination Visited: Monteverde Continental Divide primary cloud forest canopy
Actual Departure Point: Door-to-door shuttle pickup from Monteverde & Santa Elena lodges
Included: Full harness, helmet, gloves, 10 canopy zipline cables, vertical hollow-strangler-fig climb, optional Tarzan swing, hotel shuttle
Additional / Excluded: Action-camera photo package and guide gratuities
Requirements: Ages 6+; maximum waist 42 inches / weight 240 lbs; closed-toe shoes and light rain shell recommended
From $90 · Viator
✓ Free cancellation