The new ‘Farmers’ Market tour’ is held at the Monteverde Square Mall, located in downtown Santa Elena. The farmer’s market began in 2006, in order to provide producers, artisans and farmers, a place to sell high quality products at a very affordable price. During this activity, you will experience shopping at a farmers market, as well as enjoying the local culture and cuisine.

Founded in 1972, the Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve is among the most famous reserves in the world for its biodiversity, conservation, contributions, and scientific researches. This 3,500 hectare of land holds 2.5% of the world’s biodiversity, and it is one of the most important private reserves in Costa Rica.

Unlike other hikes, the Santa Elena Cloud Forest Biological Reserve has a special value. It is managed by the administrative board of the Santa Elena Public High School and a percentage of the money raised is destined for the education of the youth in the community.

This tour starts at the lowest part in a private property, where you will begin a walk through natural trails with a variety of habitats where you can enjoy bird watching in the open areas of the primary and secondary forest.

This experience unifies many sides of what the essence of Monteverde is. It is a place with many trails, viewpoints, water cascades, coffee and banana plantations, as well as the great variety of flora and fauna. In other words, the Ecological Sanctuary has the best of Monteverde in one place.

The Children’s Eternal Rainforest (BEN) is a dream come true and you can be part of it. It is the biggest private reserve in Costa Rica and is part of the Water and Peace Biosphere (“Biosfera Agua y Paz”) from the UNESCO, as well as founding member of the Costa Rican Network of Private Reserves and also member of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).