Residents of this amazing country have long been aware of the striking beauty of Monteverde’s lush green forests and dramatic landscapes, but when a publication as widely respected as Travel and Leisure Magazine shouts it to the world, it brings us a strong sense of pride.
The article in question appeared in the popular travel and tourism magazine on April 20, 2023, and was then picked up by local publications like La Republica, which posted it on May 3, 2023.
Costa Rica’s leading business and economy publication, La Republica keeps a finger on the pulse of Costa Rica’s economy and understands the importance of Monteverde’s recognition on a world stage, and what an impact it can make on the tourism industry.
The original article, entitled The 55 Most Beautiful Places in the World, speaks of the plethora of awe-inspiring locations around the globe that it considers the most worth a visit, and we are both proud and humbled to see Monteverde listed third, ahead of such landmarks as the Grand Canyon and Victoria Falls.
“This magical, misty, and well-preserved cloud forest in northwestern Costa Rica is the ultimate template for sustainable ecotourism. Along with its sister cloud forest, Santa Elena Reserve, Monteverde is a practically untouched paradise home to thousands of plant, animal, and bird species (including the radiant quetzal), visible from jungle paths and nail-biting steel bridges hanging over the canopy.”
Travel and Leisure Magazine started under the name Travel & Camera, eventually changing its business model in 1971 to include everything from food, wine, fashion, travel, hospitality, and more, on a global stage. Since then they have made a name for itself as a top travel media brand, trusted to provide reliable and up-to-date information on a wide variety of subjects so that its more than 16 million monthly readers can make the most of their leisure time.
Speaking as one of the businesses which strive to provide only the highest quality sustainable ecotourism, this type of recognition only serves to underline what we already know. Which is that here at The Ocotea Boutique Hotel and Ocotea Tours, we are truly blessed to be part of such a thriving community. We’ll all continue to do our best to share the beauty and importance of our home with visitors from around the world.
