--- title: The Splendours of Monteverde | All (5) 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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Costa Rican Fruits- Part 2](https://blog.ocoteahotel.com/what-on-earth-is-that-costa-rican-fruits-part-2) [In](https://blog.ocoteahotel.com/what-on-earth-is-that-costa-rican-fruits-part-1)[the last post](https://blog.ocoteahotel.com/what-on-earth-is-that-costa-rican-fruits-part-1) we talked about how many wild and wonderful new fruits you can [find at the local markets](https://blog.ocoteahotel.com/a-community-built-on-cooperation), known as *ferias,* here in Costa Rica. In fact, when I started looking into it, there were too many for just one post.  [Read More](https://blog.ocoteahotel.com/what-on-earth-is-that-costa-rican-fruits-part-2) ![Fauna de Monteverde](https://blog.ocoteahotel.com/hubfs/1%20Social%20Media/2022%20February/iStock-481305000-2.jpeg) [Experiences and Excursions,](https://blog.ocoteahotel.com/tag/experiences-and-excursions) [All](https://blog.ocoteahotel.com/tag/all) ### [Valle Escondido Reserve: From Night to Day](https://blog.ocoteahotel.com/valle-escondido-reserve-from-night-to-day) I was fortunate to spend some time at the Valle Escondido Nature Reserve recently. Unlike the [Monteverde Cloud Forest](https://blog.ocoteahotel.com/the-complete-guide-to-monteverde-the-reserves-and-the-natural-world) and the others that I have mentioned in the past, Valle Escondido is a private reserve. It’s also a little lower in elevation, making it a transitional forest, [instead of a cloud forest](https://blog.ocoteahotel.com/what-is-the-difference-between-a-rainforest-and-a-cloud-forest). [Read More](https://blog.ocoteahotel.com/valle-escondido-reserve-from-night-to-day) ![Caimito](https://blog.ocoteahotel.com/hubfs/Caimito.jpg) [Wine & Dine,](https://blog.ocoteahotel.com/tag/wine-dine) [All](https://blog.ocoteahotel.com/tag/all) ### [What on Earth is That? Costa Rica Fruit - Part 1](https://blog.ocoteahotel.com/what-on-earth-is-that-costa-rican-fruits-part-1) If you’ve never wandered through a Costa Rican *feria* ([which is a market](https://blog.ocoteahotel.com/a-community-built-on-cooperation)) on market day, you likely have no idea the sheer volume of fruits and veggies that this country produces. [Read More](https://blog.ocoteahotel.com/what-on-earth-is-that-costa-rican-fruits-part-1) ![](https://blog.ocoteahotel.com/hubfs/coffee-g9d7610a03_1920-1.jpg) [Wine & Dine,](https://blog.ocoteahotel.com/tag/wine-dine) [All](https://blog.ocoteahotel.com/tag/all) ### [Nectar of the Gods- The Story of Costa Rican Coffee](https://blog.ocoteahotel.com/nectar-of-the-gods-the-story-of-costa-rican-coffee) Coffee. Nectar of the Gods. Giver of life. For many, this rich warm brew is the catalyst that starts their day. The magic that pries their eyes open, and helps them face the morning. There is something comforting about the distinctive scent of fresh ground coffee, and the steady drip of the brewing process. [Read More](https://blog.ocoteahotel.com/nectar-of-the-gods-the-story-of-costa-rican-coffee) ![](https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/DwccxaNMy1J_39ozMCAIulfzfG5r-xUjP5QbK-0W8z35xVCPYMnjDA4v2wU_7Heljm1r5pb_IoiMmbrVKgC32y87txgnDascTpk8WD-_wbH-eti-4J3chITleE4R4oU0mW3yJxYz) [Inside Monteverde,](https://blog.ocoteahotel.com/tag/inside-monteverde) [All](https://blog.ocoteahotel.com/tag/all) ### [Greater Good Together | The Monteverde Community Fund](https://blog.ocoteahotel.com/greater-good-together-the-monteverde-community-fund) As we all know, Monteverde is a stunning place. However, the best of Monteverde is what cannot be seen: its [magnificent community spirit](https://blog.ocoteahotel.com/a-community-built-on-cooperation) that is lived and enjoyed by [all living creatures in this fantastic place](https://blog.ocoteahotel.com/the-intangibles-of-monteverde).  [Read More](https://blog.ocoteahotel.com/greater-good-together-the-monteverde-community-fund) ![](https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/LkppzIsx5H70AvUZyr5xbvjehh0ZJgvVKqniXVmu6z2QiqrUjNi1jYWG-pmSzFIY5Er9rZ4ZAGZy3sMQVy85R_TDcIBYMeHyikeMs94R_xu_LGgBzeaRZmZ8PdbFf1tLqeZbMPHV) [Visit Costa Rica,](https://blog.ocoteahotel.com/tag/visit-costa-rica) [All](https://blog.ocoteahotel.com/tag/all) ### [Wellness and The Pura Vida Lifestyle](https://blog.ocoteahotel.com/wellness-and-the-pura-vida-lifestyle) For those who are unfamiliar with the term *“Pura Vida”*, I think a little explanation is in order. Technically, the phrase translates to “pure life”, but in Costa Rica, it means so very much more.  [Read More](https://blog.ocoteahotel.com/wellness-and-the-pura-vida-lifestyle) ![](https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-diJ7zyZyNkNG6Qt3ZD6L_4Qjry1nDt_QfilV8SYNpn3Aa4SJihyLcP0DQmIUkR_6NbODlza1N4wP1ZZCrjC83jUUAzRq019l5WbBXvh7ldWdy2ZnbjsPdgIwizbIpUhR9B38ynA) [Experiences and Excursions,](https://blog.ocoteahotel.com/tag/experiences-and-excursions) [All](https://blog.ocoteahotel.com/tag/all) ### [Five Experiences to Enjoy Monteverde's Nature Indoors](https://blog.ocoteahotel.com/five-experiences-to-enjoy-monteverdes-nature-indoors) Monteverde is a place for nature lovers. That is its most recognizable feature. However, in recent years it has also become very well known for being an adventures hub. [Read More](https://blog.ocoteahotel.com/five-experiences-to-enjoy-monteverdes-nature-indoors) ![](https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/sStk0-8eLjd9373fP7cQ9J06N0Eqg9Ymbxbe_i154UZtzf4HjC_d6FQbbMjLKfiHm5VqOroamEwulWeGKS8S74kNJKzSE9ZU5s9-oDF1nzphg11AUDuw2cNOQ_3CeiixT6lkkGPi) [Visit Costa Rica,](https://blog.ocoteahotel.com/tag/visit-costa-rica) [All](https://blog.ocoteahotel.com/tag/all) ### [Do You Miss the Winter?- An Honest Answer From a Canadian Expat...](https://blog.ocoteahotel.com/do-you-miss-the-winter-an-honest-answer-from-a-canadian-expat) Some days you just feel… lucky. Today is one of those days. [Read More](https://blog.ocoteahotel.com/do-you-miss-the-winter-an-honest-answer-from-a-canadian-expat) ![](https://blog.ocoteahotel.com/hubfs/BLOGS%20FOLDER/Ocotea%20Exteriors/DSC_4575-1.jpg) [Nature,](https://blog.ocoteahotel.com/tag/nature) [All](https://blog.ocoteahotel.com/tag/all) ### [The Ocotea Tree and the Birds That Need It](https://blog.ocoteahotel.com/the-ocotea-tree-and-the-birds-that-need-it) The Ocotea Tree. Ocotea Trees are a type of tree in the family of the *Lauraceae*. In Monteverde there are several species, however, some of the most important of them are also the most delicate and important for conservation efforts, especially the [endemic *Ocotea Monteverdensis*](https://blog.ocoteahotel.com/costa-ricas-tree-of-life-the-ocotea). 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