Children's Eternal Rainforest (Bosque Eterno de los Niños)
Cerro Plano, Puntarenas Province
Overview
The Children's Eternal Rainforest began in 1987 when Swedish schoolchildren, moved by news of Costa Rican deforestation, started raising funds to protect it. Kids from 44 countries — Japan, England, Germany, and beyond — joined in, eventually funding the purchase of 23,000 hectares now managed by the Monteverde Conservation League as one of the world's largest private reserves. The visitor center in Cerro Plano provides information, with actual trail access split across several sectors such as Bajo del Tigre and San Gerardo.
Opening Hours
Daily 07:00-16:00 (subject to change).
Travel Tips
Check with the visitor center about each trail sector's features and reservation requirements before choosing your route.
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🇰🇷 Tips for Korean Travelers
Practical info for Korean travelers heading to Monteverde, Costa Rica from Seoul (ICN).
Korean Passport · Visa
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Flight from Incheon (ICN)
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Korean Community · Korean Food
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Attractions near Children's Eternal Rainforest (Bosque Eterno de los Niños)
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Things to Do in Monteverde
Cloud Forest Zip Line Adventure
Soar over the Monteverde cloud-forest canopy on 15 zip-line cables, the longest stretching about 1km at up to 50m height through misty forest. Combo with hanging-bridge trails available at Selvatura Park.
Quetzal Bird Watching Dawn Tour
Set out at 06:00 with an expert birding guide to search for the resplendent quetzal, one of the world's most magnificent birds. Curi-Cancha Reserve has the highest sighting success rate. Over 400 bird species possible, including toucans and bellbirds.
Night Wildlife Tour
Venture into the cloud forest after dark with flashlights to find nocturnal wildlife. Expert guides locate red-eyed tree frogs, poison dart frogs, tarantulas, tree snakes, and kinkajous — creatures invisible by day.