When you’re a small rural town in Costa Rica, people don’t really expect to see your name in the news, especially well-known global publications, but that doesn’t seem to apply to Monteverde the cloud-veiled jewel in Costa Rica’s selection of world-class destinations.Here are just a few of the international press releases that have come out since the Ocotea Boutique Hotel Opened its doors in December 2021.
Travel & Leisure Magazine Names Costa Rica One of the Most Beautiful Places in the World.
On April 20, 2023, the world-renowned travel publication posted its list of the 55 most beautiful places in the world and we were overjoyed to see Monteverde’s name on the list. In fact, the subtitle was, “From cloud forests to glacial lakes, these destinations are the world's best sights to see.”
They weren’t the first international publication to realize how special our little gem of a town is, and we don’t expect that to stop any time soon.
With global warming and the gradual extinction of many important species- a place like Monteverde with its abundant wildlife and life-giving (ie- oxygen-producing) rainforests becomes an important global resource, both in terms of the flora and fauna itself, but also in knowledge and research.
For the full article, click here.
Monteverde named in Forbes Centroamerica Top 10 Destinations List
On December 15, 2022, Monteverde made Forbes Centroamerica’s list of top 10 destinations.
The article makes note of changes in tourists’ perspectives thanks to the influence of Covid-19, including a renewed understanding of the need for destinations that focus on well-being and respect for the environment.
They highlight Costa Rica as the perfect destination for eco-conscious travelers who wish to enjoy healthy and exciting vacations in a place that offers sustainable options to conscious consumers.
To read more, click here.
The Washington Post Loves Costa Rica
On October 10, 2022, this highly respected publication did an entire feature article on the variety of vacation styles that can be satisfied in our beautiful and infinitely diverse tropical home, and they start it all off with an easily recognizable image of our famous hanging bridges!
In the article, they leave no doubt that the place to go for amazing wildlife and cite the importance of genuine sanctuaries and rehabilitation programs, asking visitors to focus their attention on the work of places like the Monteverde Cloud Forest.
To read the full article, here is the link.
Drew Barrymore Takes to the Screen to Praise Costa Rica
In September 2022 the star surprised Environmental Activist Krystal Frame with a well-earned trip to Costa Rica, stating that she was absolutely amazed by how “sustainable and forward-thinking” everything was and that she wished it was more common.
She expressed the opinion that Costa Rica is what the future “should look like” and hoped Krystal would enjoy her visit to “one of the most beautiful places on Planet Earth”. High praise indeed from someone with the means to travel anywhere!
Here is a video clip of the show.
The UK’s Sunday Times Features Costa Rica With an Emphasis on Monteverde
The Times Travel section shared their Costa Rican Travel Guide on July 12, 2023, with writer Lucy Perrin claiming to have been “infected by Pura Vida”.
We can’t really blame her and we are both excited and thankful for her glowing praise of our mountain home which she notes is the most child-friendly of the National Parks (Monteverde Cloud Forest). The Selvatura Park in particular has lots of family-friendly activities.
Conde Nast Traveler Recognises Monteverde
On May 31, 2022, an article appeared in Conde Nast Traveler that shared an extensive list of the 51 Most Beautiful Places in the World, and low and behold- we were on it!
We were thrilled to be listed alongside such famous destinations as the Great Barrier Reef, the Galapagos Islands, the Grand Canyon, Manchu Pichu, and many more!
It is humbling that in a country with so many amazing parks and destinations, Monteverde’s name floated to the top.
To read the list yourself, click here.
Educating Children From Around the Globe
It’s no secret that ongoing research in the fields of conservation, sustainability, biology, reforestation, and many more areas is a direct result of the revenue provided by our tourism industry but it’s not as widely known, perhaps, that this research is being done alongside educational programs and study abroad organizations, and that the knowledge and experience gained by these studies is spreading around the world through our young people.
Organizations like Life Monteverde which works in collaboration with Planeterra, Volunteer World, and UVolunteer all understand the importance of what Monteverde and her forests can share with the scientific community. They know that by educating our youth in the basics of conservation and sustainable practices, we can change the world.
Just like Nalini Nadkarni, who has been studying the forest and its trees for 4 decades and can provide detailed information with respect to the effects of global warming on the forests themselves and all the creatures that rely on them for their continued survival.
Her years of study and analyses are key in helping to map out the changing weather patterns and identifying the resulting changes in cloud cover making her a respected and persistent champion in the fight against global warming and deforestation.
It’s Not All About Tourism
It’s true that the tourism industry is a large part of Costa Rica’s economic strength but that’s not the only thing going on in our little part of the world. We have made a name for ourselves in other industries too- like medical research and development.
We also lead the way in research on a variety of globally-impactful topics like biodiversity, marine biology, the interconnectivity of nature, longevity, sustainability, and green energy.
A little further west, along the Pacific Coast, there are always various studies taking place that pertain to Nicoya’s Blue Zone, finding eco-friendly methods of cleaning our oceans and replenishing the ocean’s depleted levels of coral and new alternatives for single-use plastics.
And it is this type of forward-thinking ingenuity and creativity that will continue to put us on the world’s stage for years to come.
If you would like to come and explore Monteverde and all that it has to offer, we hope that you will consider the Ocotea Boutique Hotel as your home away from home in the mountains. We pride ourselves on personal service and in-depth knowledge of all things Monteverde.
We are also happy to help with everything from tours and transportation to delicious meals and spa services. Just click on our website or give us a call (toll-free) at 1-866-379-5133.
