 The Costa Rican Highlands
The Monteverde Cloud Forest and nearby Santa Elena Reserve, at an altitude of over 4000 feet, support six distinct ecological communities of plants and animals with over 2000 plant species and more than 320 species of birds. Monteverde is home to the resplendent QUETZAL, with its metallic green feathers and golden highlights, to the GOLDEN TOAD, unique to this area, and to a myriad of breathtakingly beautiful butterflies.
 Located north of Monteverde, the biological area of Arenal comprises the Arenal and Sarapiqui Rivers, Lake Arenal, and Arenal Volcano National Park with nearby Tabacon Hot Springs Resort (right). Time should be allowed for exploring the varied ecosystems created by the diverse micro-climates ranging from cloud forest to riparian forest. A full day should also be allotted to visit Cano Negro National Park, a vast wetlands north of Arenal, teeming with wildlife such as the White-faced capuchin monkey (left). The wetlands of Cano Negro are considered one of the most diverse ecosystems in Costa Rica.
Arenal
3 Days/2 Nights
 Package Rates Include: Transfers via shuttle service with driver between Peace Lodge, Arenal, San Jose or Monteverde; accommodations in selected hotel for two nights, and hotel tax & service.
Low Season: MAY 01-JUN 30 & SEP 01-DEC 15, 2005
High Season: JAN 01-APR 30 & JUL 01-AUG 31, 2005 & DEC 01, 2005-APR 30, 2006
Monteverde Cloud Forest
& Biological Reserve
3 Days/2 Nights
Surrounded by 70 acres of primary and secondary forest with three miles of private nature trails, Cloud Forest Lodge has bungalows with private bathrooms and hot water. The lodge also offers a restaurant, service, bar, TV room, and spectacular views of the Gulf of Nicoya.
Package Rates Include: Transfers via shuttle service with driver between Monteverde and San Jose, Arenal, Guanacaste, mid-Pacific or Quepos; accommodations in selected hotel for two nights, and hotel tax & service.
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Tree Frog in the Rainforest
For assistance with this and other vacation offers
contact Tracy, Cece, April or Tami,
our Costa Rica Vacation Specialists
800-514-5194
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