Monteverde, Guanacaste: Hiker amid overwhelming growth and greenery in Costa Rica's Monteverde Cloud Forest Preserve.

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Monteverde, Guanacaste: Man walking a trail in the Monteverde Cloud Forest Preserve. Straddling Costa Rica's continental divide 110 miles west of San Jose, the Monteverde Cloud Forest Preserve 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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Location: Monteverde Cloud Forest Preserve, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
Photo credit: © Carol Barrington / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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