--- title: The Splendours of Monteverde | Mélissandre Ménard description: "Monteverde’s Hospitality and Tourism Industry is growing fast, and Karen and Valeria Fallas Monge, the Hotel’s owners, have been there from the very beginning. 25 + years of experience and a reputation for excellence has made them leaders in the field.\n\nKaren was not born in Monteverde. However, her father came to the region just a year after she was born. He worked on a dairy farm. And later on, her mother began working as a cleaning maid for the different scientific organizations that first came to research the incredible diversity and unique environment of Monteverde. 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It's an experience that will take your nature exploration to new heights (literally) and allow you to witness the canopy's extraordinary ecosystem up close.  [Read More](https://blog.ocoteahotel.com/rise-up-along-the-treetop-walkways-in-the-monteverde-reserves) ![Discovering Monteverde Cloud Forest Through Trails & Tours](https://blog.ocoteahotel.com/hubfs/BLOGS%20FOLDER/Nature%20of%20Monteverde/Discovering%20Monteverde%20Cloud%20Forest%20Through%20Trails%20%26%20Tours%20(1).jpg) [Nature](https://blog.ocoteahotel.com/tag/nature) ### [Discovering Monteverde Cloud Forest Through Trails & Tours](https://blog.ocoteahotel.com/discovering-monteverde-cloud-forest-through-trails-tours) Costa Rica's extraordinary biodiversity stems from its diverse geography and climate. We've seen in previous articles that Costa Rica's varied landscapes, from lowland to high-altitude regions, create distinct ecosystems fostering an incredible array of flora and fauna found nowhere else in the world.  [Read More](https://blog.ocoteahotel.com/discovering-monteverde-cloud-forest-through-trails-tours) ![The Art and Science of Forest Bathing: Nurturing Wellness in Nature](https://blog.ocoteahotel.com/hubfs/BLOGS%20FOLDER/Nature%20of%20Monteverde/The%20Art%20and%20Science%20of%20Forest%20Bathing%20Nurturing%20Wellness%20in%20Nature%20(1).jpg) [Experiences and Excursions](https://blog.ocoteahotel.com/tag/experiences-and-excursions) ### [The Art and Science of Forest Bathing: Nurturing Wellness in Nature](https://blog.ocoteahotel.com/the-art-and-science-of-forest-bathing-nurturing-wellness-in-nature) In an era of constant connectivity, it's easy to feel disconnected from the natural world. Amidst bustling cities and digital distractions, the simple act of immersing yourself in a forest has become a rare treasure.  [Read More](https://blog.ocoteahotel.com/the-art-and-science-of-forest-bathing-nurturing-wellness-in-nature) ## Subscribe LOCATION 250 North from Banco de Costa Rica, Sapo Dorado Neighborhood, Cerro Plano, Monteverde. RECEPTION Daily from 6AM to 10PM +506 40022599 © 2026 Ocotea Boutique Hotel | All Rights Reserved [Visit Monteverde with Ocotea Group](https://www.ocoteahotel.com/) [Privacy & Cookies](https://www.ocoteahotel.com/privacy)| [Terms & Conditions](https://www.ocoteahotel.com/about)