Heaven in the Monteverde Cloud Forest-Costa Rica
Monteverde Cloud Forest, an ecological paradise that more than 35,000 acres in the northern stretches of Costa Rica, is home to over 200 species of wildlife. At an altitude of 1000 meters, this ecosystem sit on top of regular rain forest and capture moisture from the clouds blowing in from both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, the name of the cloud forest. Wavy clouds rolling in to the feeling of another world to the forest, wrapped in a soft mist, where the humidity is often 100%.
Mist and fog rolling through the vegetation fuel hydro-biosphere, allowing the sun from drying the wood. This natural phenomenon results in a unique flora that develops, take a trip here worthwhile. The entire area that bloom in the emerald green color and the color of colorful flowers, a fascinating insight into the plants and animals, including many species of orchids, insects and butterflies rainbow-colored, more than 30 species of hummingbirds and stunning Quetzal, like many mammals. Reserves even homes species including jaguar cat 6, pumas, ocelots, oncillas, and margays jaguarondis.
Park has many great outdoor adventure. The increase in natural and easy challenging path through some altitude cloud forests. For those looking for adrenaline, not quite comparable to the zip-lining and rappelling adventure. Insectarium, a reptile museum, Butterfly House, frog pond, and more are an essential part of the cloud forest experience. A hummingbird gallery at the entrance of the reserve forest one example of how the rhythm has in store for bird lovers.
Birding in Monteverde
Nowhere is there a better place for bird watching than in Monteverde National Park. For nature lovers walking up close encounter with the biodiversity reserve offers, the stage is set here, lure birdwatchers. The diversity of species and several species of exotic birds is still very impressive. In a mixed flock alone, up to 30 species of birds. Suddenly, the rain forests of silence explode in a cacophony of sound as a flapping bird madness appears. As quickly as they appeared, they disappeared, restoring the forest to the sound continues.
Monteverde Cloud Forest is home to some of the most beautiful bird in the world, often between 200 to 400 different species seen in bird-watching expedition. The national bird of Costa Rica, the beautiful quetzal, which is found here, along with other rare species, such as the Azure-hooded Jay, Three-wattled Bellbird and Zaledonia. One need not be a bird watchers to enjoy the large exotic birds are abundant in the park ecosystem.
Travel to the park is an adventure in itself. Bump bump after 15 miles. per hour, climbing rough wonder if it’s worth. Once you experience Monteverde Cloud Forest, however, the beauty and variety of natural wonders, you will no longer need!
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