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At Ocotea Boutique Hotel, we believe every part of your Costa Rican experience should feel meaningful – from the forest that greets you in the morning to the meals you share at our table. Sometimes, it’s the smallest things – like a simple cup of coffee – that tell the biggest stories.
Monteverde is a destination rich with possibilities, and even seasoned travelers to Costa Rica can feel overwhelmed by the sheer number of experiences available. One of the most common questions visitors ask is, “What should we do?”
Monteverde, Costa Rica, transforms into a vibrant hub of activity during the high season, offering visitors a unique mix of stunning natural wonders, bustling local attractions, and unforgettable experiences. This time of year is among the most exciting times to visit, with the region’s pleasant weather, festive atmosphere, and seasonal migrations drawing travelers from around the globe.
Monteverde is world-renowned for its magical cloud forests, which draw visitors from across the globe to explore one of Earth’s rarest ecosystems. While many biodiverse regions are captivating, Monteverde stands apart.
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!
Perched in the misty cloud forests of Costa Rica, Monteverde is known as one of the most tranquil, peaceful places in a country known for the concept of pura vida. Monteverde was founded by Quakers from the US who objected to the Vietnam War’s draft, and they found common ground with Costa Rica’s anti-war beliefs. In this way, even the very creation of Monteverde was an act of peaceful protest.
When you arrive by car and enter the Ocotea Boutique Hotel, you’re welcomed under the branches of the Damas, a mid-sized, flowering tree with a gentle scent and pale flowers. The Damas tree is a favorite for the honeybees and other pollinators in the area, and whenever the flowers are in bloom, you can see them industriously buzzing around in their day’s work.