Tours and Activities > Monteverde > Children's Eternal Rainforest Day tour
Explore Costa Rica's largest private reserve, Children's Eternal Rainforest, at the Bajo del Tigre station on this guided walk through primary and secondary forest.
Duration
3.5 Hours
Transportation
Included
Certified
Tour Guide
Mytanfeet
Customer Service
Description
The Children's Eternal Rainforest is the largest private reserve in not just Costa Rica, but in Central America, protecting 22,000 hectares (54,000 acres), within those hectares, 7 different life zones.
The reserve is owned by a Costa Rican nonprofit organization, the Monteverde Conservation League, and is also part of the UNESCO Water and Peace Biosphere.
This reserve’s mission is to protect, preserve, maintain and rehabilitate fragile tropical ecosystems and promote biodiversity through education and conservation.
A walk through this forest is ideal for anyone who loves nature, wants to support local conservation and sustainability programs and wants to experience a unique part of Costa Rica.
Starting $80 USD
per adult
Children's Eternal Rainforest Day Tour Highlights
- Visit the biggest private reserve at 22,000 hectares (54,000 acres). Bajo del Tigre station is 29 hectares (72 acres).
- Walk through primary and secondary rainforest in a transitional zone from premontane wet to seasonal moist tropical forest.
- Enjoy a lesser visited and less crowded hike through the forest.
What is Included?
Additional Information
- Confirmation will be given upon tour booking, which must be prepaid in full to book.
- Minimum 2 people to operate.
- Maximum group size of 9 people per guide.
- 2 schedules: 8 AM and 1 PM.
What to Bring/Wear
- Comfortable outdoor walking clothes.
- Sunscreen, hat, day bag.
- Good walking/hiking shoes. No sandals.
- Camera.
Booking Form
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Cancellation Policy
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Bajos del Tigre and the Monteverde Cloud Forest?
The Bajos del Tigre is a transitional forest area that goes from premontane wet to seasonal moist. It is a bit lower in elevation as well, around 1200 meters (3937 feet) whereas the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve is from 1500 meters to 1800 meters (4900 to 5900 feet).
Bajos del Tigre is drier than the cloud forest and has sections of regenerated forest, as some of it used to be farms and crop fields. Monteverde Cloud Forest doesn't have any forest, farms or open fields.
How hard is this hike?
There are many trails in the reserve and you will walk around 1.5 miles (2.4 kms. There is some elevation change, but the trails are well maintained dirt paths and the guide will be stopping often along the way. It's an easy to moderate level walk.
What should I wear?
Comfortable outdoor clothes, preferably long walking pants, closed shoes and a hat.
Will we see any wildlife?
Wildlife is never a guarantee but it's possible to see birds, butterflies, monkeys and agoutis. Your guide will stop and try to find any animals or birds they hear or see. They will also share information about the unique flora.
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