This essay brought me to tears. For so many reasons, but mostly because I am heading to Monteverde this month with my 4 and 8-year-old, and I've been worrying over logistics and booking tours and hoping they see specific wildlife. But your essay reminded me that no matter what, they are going to see the rainforest and be surrounded by nature's magic and beauty and awe. (But I still really hope we see a quetzal.) Thank you for your beautiful words and mind.
I really hope you see a quetzal, too! But no matter what it will be spectacular. I went in with no expectations, honestly worried that maybe it would be too touristy. We went because my dad is a serious birder and Costa Rica has something like 2% of the world’s biodiversity (nuts!). It absolutely stunned me with how beautiful it was. We hiked the Curi Cancha Reserve and the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve in Monteverde and both were gorgeous, and the trails are very doable for little kids. Also, we ate a lot at a restaurant called Sabor Tico, which is across from the soccer field in Santa Elena. Delicious and affordable. Let me know how it goes for you all!
This essay brought me to tears. For so many reasons, but mostly because I am heading to Monteverde this month with my 4 and 8-year-old, and I've been worrying over logistics and booking tours and hoping they see specific wildlife. But your essay reminded me that no matter what, they are going to see the rainforest and be surrounded by nature's magic and beauty and awe. (But I still really hope we see a quetzal.) Thank you for your beautiful words and mind.
I really hope you see a quetzal, too! But no matter what it will be spectacular. I went in with no expectations, honestly worried that maybe it would be too touristy. We went because my dad is a serious birder and Costa Rica has something like 2% of the world’s biodiversity (nuts!). It absolutely stunned me with how beautiful it was. We hiked the Curi Cancha Reserve and the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve in Monteverde and both were gorgeous, and the trails are very doable for little kids. Also, we ate a lot at a restaurant called Sabor Tico, which is across from the soccer field in Santa Elena. Delicious and affordable. Let me know how it goes for you all!
Mil gracias for all the recommendations! We'll check out Sabor Tico, and I will definitely let you know how it goes :)