Monteverde has become a global model for environmental conservation and sustainability in small communities, and that success comes mostly from the forward-thinking and hardworking people on the ground in the local community.

At the heart of the Ocotea Boutique Hotel experience is Nectandra Restaurant, which serves as a natural gathering place and welcoming dining concept for breakfast, lunch, and dinner for all who stay at the hotel.

We’re thrilled to share today that Monteverde has been selected as one of four Costa Rican communities considered finalists in the World Wildlife Foundation (WWF) One Planet City Challenge. 

With over 16 years of operation, our sister company Ocotea Tours & Transfers is the longest-running tour and transfer operator in Monteverde and has become a reliable and trusted choice for both independent travelers and travel agents around the world. 

Costa Rica has recently experienced a vibrant surge in culinary creativity, driven by global trends in cooking that have kickstarted a search for unique ingredients and brought a fresh emphasis on authentic, local cuisine.

More than 15 years ago, long before the Ocotea Boutique Hotel ever broke ground, a family of Monteverde locals founded a small tour provider named Ocotea Tours & Transfers, and the rest is history. 

The vision of the Ocote Boutique Hotel is to provide a stay in Monteverde that’s both authentic and luxurious. Every day, our team works to honor the hotel’s strong roots in the community and provide a fresh interpretation of what Monteverde can be.

Travelers drawn to Costa Rica are faced with a daunting challenge as they try to narrow down an itinerary in the country. Much of Costa Rica’s charm comes from the unique character of its small towns, which are vibrant communities that each have something to offer.

Not all of the plants in Monteverde grow up from the ground. In fact, some spend their entire lives, from spore to seedling to mature flowering plants, without ever touching terrestrial soil. In this article, come with us to discover the epiphytes of Monteverde's cloud forest, including fragile orchids, striking bromeliads, the deadly strangler fig, and many others!