--- title: The Splendours of Monteverde | All (3) description: "All | 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. Hence, she grew up surrounded by wild nature, yes, but more importantly, she developed in an atmosphere of highly educated people from all over the world that came to enjoy or study the breathtaking cloud forests of the region. 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[Read More](https://blog.ocoteahotel.com/the-drew-barrymore-show-with-some-high-praise-for-costa-rica) ![](https://blog.ocoteahotel.com/hubfs/image4-1.jpeg) [Experiences and Excursions,](https://blog.ocoteahotel.com/tag/experiences-and-excursions) [All](https://blog.ocoteahotel.com/tag/all) ### [Discover The El Tigre Waterfalls Monteverde At Its Most adventurous](https://blog.ocoteahotel.com/a-day-in-monteverde-visiting-the-el-tigre-waterfalls) El Tigre Waterfalls is a project in the outskirts of the Monteverde region. With 148 acres (60 hectares) of primary and secondary rainforest, it encompasses four waterfalls, a couple of hanging bridges ([not the wide, metal ones](https://blog.ocoteahotel.com/rise-up-along-the-treetop-walkways-in-the-monteverde-reserves), but the ones made of rope and wood), tree trunk bridges over the river, and [great trails](https://blog.ocoteahotel.com/the-hiking-trails-of-monteverde).  [Read More](https://blog.ocoteahotel.com/a-day-in-monteverde-visiting-the-el-tigre-waterfalls) ![](https://blog.ocoteahotel.com/hubfs/BLOGS%20FOLDER/Experiences%20and%20adventures%20of%20Monteverde/image1.jpg) [Packing, checklists & maps,](https://blog.ocoteahotel.com/tag/packing-checklists-maps) [All](https://blog.ocoteahotel.com/tag/all) ### [Getting to Monteverde: The Complete Traveler's Guide](https://blog.ocoteahotel.com/getting-to-monteverde-the-complete-travelers-guide) I recently wrote a post entitled [*“Where is Everything In Monteverde?”*](https://blog.ocoteahotel.com/where-is-everything-in-monteverde-finding-your-way-around-town)It was chock full of useful information about what is available in the Monteverde area, and how to find what you’re looking for in Monteverde, thanks to a handy map of the area which encompasses Monteverde, Santa Elena, and Cerro Plano. [Read More](https://blog.ocoteahotel.com/getting-to-monteverde-the-complete-travelers-guide) ![Monteverde Costa Rica](https://blog.ocoteahotel.com/hubfs/BLOGS%20FOLDER/Nature%20of%20Monteverde/image1-1.jpeg) [Packing, checklists & maps,](https://blog.ocoteahotel.com/tag/packing-checklists-maps) [All](https://blog.ocoteahotel.com/tag/all) ### [Where is Everything In Monteverde?: Finding Your Way Around Town](https://blog.ocoteahotel.com/where-is-everything-in-monteverde-finding-your-way-around-town) Monteverde is the general name used to describe the area around [the Monteverde Cloud Forest](https://blog.ocoteahotel.com/the-complete-guide-to-monteverde-the-reserves-and-the-natural-world), but it’s a little misleading because the place actually includes several small neighborhoods which are all quite close together- Monteverde, Cerro Plano, Perro Negro, and Santa Elena, which is the largest of the neighborhoods.  [Read More](https://blog.ocoteahotel.com/where-is-everything-in-monteverde-finding-your-way-around-town) ![Restaurante Nectandra](https://blog.ocoteahotel.com/hubfs/image2-1.jpg) [All about Ocotea,](https://blog.ocoteahotel.com/tag/all-about-ocotea) [All](https://blog.ocoteahotel.com/tag/all) ### [A Look Inside Nectandra | A talk with Chef Roberto Cruz, Part 2](https://blog.ocoteahotel.com/a-look-inside-nectandra-a-talk-with-ocotea-boutique-hotels-chef-roberto-cruz-part-2) In our last post, we met Roberto, the artist behind all the deliciousness of our breakfasts at [Nectandra Restaurant](https://blog.ocoteahotel.com/enjoying-local-ingredients-at-nectandra) in the [Ocotea Boutique Hotel](https://blog.ocoteahotel.com/the-complete-guide-to-the-ocotea-boutique-hotel).  [Read More](https://blog.ocoteahotel.com/a-look-inside-nectandra-a-talk-with-ocotea-boutique-hotels-chef-roberto-cruz-part-2) ![](https://blog.ocoteahotel.com/hubfs/XT4B4939.jpeg) [All about Ocotea,](https://blog.ocoteahotel.com/tag/all-about-ocotea) [All](https://blog.ocoteahotel.com/tag/all) ### [Farm to Table in Monteverde | A Talk with Chef Roberto Cruz, Part 1](https://blog.ocoteahotel.com/farm-to-table-in-monteverde-a-talk-with-ocotea-boutique-hotels-chef-roberto-cruz-part-1) One of the most beautiful things about a boutique hotel is the personalization you find behind every detail. [Read More](https://blog.ocoteahotel.com/farm-to-table-in-monteverde-a-talk-with-ocotea-boutique-hotels-chef-roberto-cruz-part-1) ![Senderismo en Monteverde](https://blog.ocoteahotel.com/hubfs/image6.png) [Packing, checklists & maps,](https://blog.ocoteahotel.com/tag/packing-checklists-maps) [All](https://blog.ocoteahotel.com/tag/all) ### [What to Pack for Your Trip to Costa Rica, Part 2](https://blog.ocoteahotel.com/what-to-pack-for-your-trip-to-costa-rica-part-2) A packing list for Monteverde may sound relatively easy. The place is [in the mountains](https://blog.ocoteahotel.com/mountain-metropolis), and it [is a cloud forest](https://blog.ocoteahotel.com/what-is-the-difference-between-a-rainforest-and-a-cloud-forest). How hard can it be? Well, there is more to it than you may think. [Read More](https://blog.ocoteahotel.com/what-to-pack-for-your-trip-to-costa-rica-part-2) ![](https://blog.ocoteahotel.com/hubfs/image2.jpg) [Packing, checklists & maps,](https://blog.ocoteahotel.com/tag/packing-checklists-maps) [All](https://blog.ocoteahotel.com/tag/all) ### [What to Pack for Your Trip to Costa Rica, Part 1](https://blog.ocoteahotel.com/what-to-pack-for-your-trip-to-costa-rica-part-1) A packing list to go to Monteverde might not seem hard to put together. You will be staying in the luxurious ambiance at the [Ocotea Boutique Hotel](https://blog.ocoteahotel.com/the-complete-guide-to-the-ocotea-boutique-hotel). And the [mountainous region around us](https://blog.ocoteahotel.com/geographically-unique), although [rich in pure wilderness](https://blog.ocoteahotel.com/the-complete-guide-to-monteverde-the-reserves-and-the-natural-world), tends to have a [gentle climate, mild weather](https://blog.ocoteahotel.com/a-year-in-monteverde-what-to-expect-from-each-month), and very few mosquitos.  [Read More](https://blog.ocoteahotel.com/what-to-pack-for-your-trip-to-costa-rica-part-1) ![Monteverde Costa Rica](https://blog.ocoteahotel.com/hubfs/image2.png) [Visit Costa Rica,](https://blog.ocoteahotel.com/tag/visit-costa-rica) [All](https://blog.ocoteahotel.com/tag/all) ### [The UK's Sunday Times Features Costa Rica With Emphasis on Monteverde!](https://blog.ocoteahotel.com/the-uks-sunday-times-features-costa-rica-with-an-emphasis-on-monteverde) It’s always a pleasure when we see the good word about Costa Rica traveling the world, especially when they feature our beautiful hometown in the mountains. And The UK’s Sunday Times went into depth into both this week, thanks to a wonderfully-done travel guide by destination expert Lucy Perrin.  [Read More](https://blog.ocoteahotel.com/the-uks-sunday-times-features-costa-rica-with-an-emphasis-on-monteverde) [1](https://blog.ocoteahotel.com/tag/all) [2](https://blog.ocoteahotel.com/tag/all/page/2) [3](https://blog.ocoteahotel.com/tag/all/page/3) [4](https://blog.ocoteahotel.com/tag/all/page/4) [5](https://blog.ocoteahotel.com/tag/all/page/5) ## 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)