6:30 · 8:00 · 1:00
Meet at the reserve entrance
Curi-Cancha Reserve, Monteverde. Hotel transport not included.
Curi-Cancha Reserve Guided Tour in Monteverde
Curi-Cancha, the quiet forest
A quiet private reserve, ideal for quetzals, bellbirds and motmots.
4 hours
Easy to moderate
2–6 people
Español · EnglishFour hours on the trails of the Curi-Cancha Reserve, entrance included.
Curi-Cancha is a private cloud forest reserve in Monteverde, with wide trails, secondary forest, regenerating pastures and fewer visitors than the larger reserves. It is one of the best places in the area to see the Resplendent Quetzal in season, along with bellbirds, motmots, toucanets, hummingbirds and coatis. We walk at a relaxed pace with an HD spotting scope.
What makes this outing different
- Private reserve with fewer visitors
- Excellent quetzal site in season
- HD spotting scope for observation
- Wide trails and a relaxed walk
- Group tailored to your interests
Wild encounters
What might appear
Wildlife is wild: sightings are never guaranteed.
The outing
4 hours
Guided walk
Curi-Cancha Reserve trails, entrance included.
During the tour
HD spotting scope
Observation and digiscoping when conditions allow.
Included
- Certified naturalist guide
- Curi-Cancha Reserve entrance
- HD spotting scope
- Interpretation and photography tips
Not included
- Transportation from the hotel, unless confirmed otherwise
- Gratuities
- Comidas
Cancellation policy · tours
- Cancellations made 5 days or more in advance: no charge.
- Cancellations made between 4 and 3 days prior: 50% refund of the reservation.
- Cancellations made 2 days or less before the tour: no refund.
- Early departures or late arrivals: no refund.
- No-show: no refund for the tour.
This is how it feels
Frequently asked questions
Is the entrance included?
Yes, the Curi-Cancha Reserve entrance is included in the price.
What is the best time?
The 6:30 AM departure usually has the most bird activity; there are also departures at 8:00 AM and 1:00 PM.
Will we see a quetzal?
Curi-Cancha is one of the best quetzal sites in Monteverde, especially from January to June, but no sighting is guaranteed.
What if it rains?
Rain and mist are part of the cloud forest. If conditions are not safe, it will be rescheduled.
What is the cancellation policy?
Cancellation policy · tours
- Cancellations made 5 days or more in advance: no charge.
- Cancellations made between 4 and 3 days prior: 50% refund of the reservation.
- Cancellations made 2 days or less before the tour: no refund.
- Early departures or late arrivals: no refund.
- No-show: no refund for the tour.
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