EXTREMO CANOPY TOUR includes 14 differents cables -The Longest is here! 1KM (1000 meters), 1 Tarzan Swing, The Big SUPERMAN and 1 rappelling and pick up is at Sleepers everyday at 7:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Transportation is is round trip and is included in the price. Price for ADULTS/STUDENTS: $45.

Tarzan Swing it's scary!

Rappelling with 30 meters high(90 ft).

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Entrance fees: ADULT: $14 p/p. STUDENTS: $7 p/p.

Tour guide: $15 per person plus entrance fee, in groups.Trails are open from 7:00 am until 4:00 pm everyday.

Daytime tours leave from the Information Office at 7:30 am and 11:30 am everyday. Tours generally last between 2 1/2 and 3 hours.

Located high on the Caribbean slopes of the Cordillera de Tilarán (5, 000 feet, 1,500 m), the Continental Divide of Costa Rica, the Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve is one of the first community managed reserves in the country. With the help of Youth Challenge International, a Canadian Non-profit Organization, the Costa Rican government, and the Santa Elena Community, the Reserve officially opened in March 1992.

The philosophy of the Reserve is unique in that long term sustainability is not only a concern of the Reserve, but of the community as a whole. Proceeds from entrance fees, guided tours and the souvenir shop are either reinvested in the management of the reserve or are channeled to a local high school to help upgrade technology, and fund courses in environmental education, biology, agriculture, languages and tourism. In using the Reserve as a natural classroom, students and teachers harness an unlimited educational resource that can be used for anything from studying tropical plant ecology to leading tours.

With over 8 miles (12 km) of trails, 3 overview points, and an observation tower, The Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve makes for an exceptional hiking experience. Since wildlife is more active in the morning, it's best to arrive early. We also have a cafe that serves light meals, a visitor center with interpretive exhibits made by students, and a gift shop. Guided tours are available (see below) and rubber boots, ponchos. Hiking Information:

The Santa Elena Reserve comprises an area of 310 hectare or 765 acres, and together with the Children's Eternal Rainforest, the Arenal Conservation Area and the Monteverde Cloud Forest Preserve constitute a contiguous conservation area of approximately 28,000 hectares or 69,000 acres. Plans are underway to raise funds to buy and restore adjacent farmlands for future inclusion into the Santa Elena Reserve. Conservation efforts in the area are concentrating on establishing forest corridors radiating from the central conservation area down to lower altitudes as many of the forest fauna, such as the Resplendent Quetzal, American Pumas, Jaguars, Ocelots, and Red Brocket Deer require large territories in which to forage and breed.

Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Preserve It is the most famous cloud forest reserve in the world and one of the most important protected areas in Costa Rica. It is visited by nature lovers from various countries desiring to enjoy, appreciate and study the abundant biodiversity of its ecosystems.

The Reserve is open year round every day from 7:00 am. to 4:00 pm. Guided tours are also offered on the trails from 7:00 to 9:30 pm.

Walks in the Cloud Forest

One of the main attractions of Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve is its 13-kilometer network of trails. While walking the trails, visitors are presented with a number of options. One alternative is the walk up to the "La Ventana" scenic overlook, where they may witness the contrasting panoramas exhibited naturally by the continental divide, a geographical feature that traces the principal mountain ranges of Costa Rica. At this location, visitors can experience the force of the moisture-laden trade winds blowing in from the Atlantic coast, and witness how they descend at high velocity toward the Central Pacific and Northern coastal plains of Costa Rica.

Visitors are also encouraged to see the "Wilford Guindon" suspension bridge, where they will have the opportunity to examine a great number of epiphytes (bromeliads, orchids, ferns, mosses) and other life forms that inhabit the canopy of trees typical of the area.

map of the trails at Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve.

ENTRANCE FEES

• Adult: $17
• Student: $9 (with Student ID)
• Children: $6.50
• Local visitor: $4
• Local student: $3
• Local child 6 to 12 years old: $3
• Foreign child 6 to 12 years old: $7.5 All rates are valid to december 2008.

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• NATURAL HISTORY WALK: price is $17 per person plus entrance fees.

After a 10-minute DVD presentation providing an introductory view of the cloud forest, flora and fauna, an experienced nature guide will lead you on a 21/2 hour walk on Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve trails, where you can make your own in observations. Tour guide start at 7:30 a.m., 12:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

BIRDWATCHING TOURS: The tour starts at 6:00 am at Stella's Bakery and proceeds towards the Reserve. The tour is on foot and observations are made on the way up to the Reserve and in the park. The minimum group size is two, maximum is six. For price please consult us.

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Koenigsberger Klopse in Santa ElenaNachdem Ronnie uns beide zu einem selbstgekochten Essen mit seiner Familie eingeladen hatte, wollten wir uns auch mit einem Gericht aus unserer Heimat revanchieren: Koenigsberger Klopse in Costa Rica. ¡Pura Vida! Vielen Dank fuer Eure Gastfreundschaft, wir haben uns bei Euch sehr wohl gefuehlt und gehen nur mit schwerem Herzen. Seguridad! Seguridad! Sácalo porfavor.... Italiano... Buenisimo... Este es nuestro Amigo HANNES MERANER (Juan) de Italia. Gran chico, gran amigo. Te recordamos siempre Juan. Mi hija dijo que eras un chico loco. Extrañamos tus sabrosos spaguettis. Juan, en donde quieras que estes, esperamos que te vaya bien. Gracias por compartir con Sleepers Family....

How to get to Santa Elena-Monteverde? By Public Bus: FROM SAN JOSE: public bus leave everyday from San José at 6:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Trip takes 5 hours. and cost is ¢2,200.00 ($4) per person. FROM PUNTARENAS: public bus leave every day from Puntarenas at 7:00 a.m., 1:45 p.m. and 2:15 p.m. Trip takes 4 hours and cost is ¢1,200.00 ($2,2) per person. (if you are in Montezuma, Mal Pais, Santa Teresa, Manuel Antonio, Jacó, you need to go to Puntarenas and catch the bus.) FROM TILARAN: public bus leave everyday from Tilarán at 4:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Trip takes 3 hours and cost is ¢1.000 ($1,8) per person). (If you are in Arenal Volcano area, La Fortuna, you need catch the bus to Tilará.) From Santa Elena-Monteverde to:

• San José: Bus leave at 6:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.
• Puntarenas: 4:30 a.m., 6:00 a.m., and 3:00 p.m. (You make connection to Montezuma, Mal Pais, Santa Teresa - First you catch the Ferry, Manuel Antonio, Jacó, Dominical, Tamarindo, Sámara and other destinations)
• Tilarán: bus le ave at 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. (You make connection to La Fortuna - Arenal Volcano area.)

How to get at Sleepers? We are located just at 250 meters from the bus stop in Santa Elena, maybe 3 minutes walking. Close to Supermarket, Bar, Drugstore, shopping.

FREE BREAKFAST: Mix fruits, granola with milk, eggs and toast, coffee and tea. EVERYTHING is included for breakfast.

INTERNET ACCESS, e-mail, download and burn your pictures.

SELF-CATERING KITCHEN, cook by yourself, we offer free salt, sugar, oil.

TV ROOM: see EURO FOOTBALL, AMERICAN NFL, XTRA INNING, NBA PASS, NFL HOCKEY, TV GOLF, Fox Sports, BBC, ESPN, and more...

Common room when you can see the Monteverde mountain and ocean pacific, meet people and enjoy.

Free Coffee and Tea all day.