Curi-Cancha Reserve

About the Reserve

Curi-Cancha Reserve is often cited by birders as their favorite spot in the Monteverde area. Unlike the denser primary cloud forest, Curi-Cancha offers a unique mix of primary forest and open pasture areas.

This "edge habitat" makes it significantly easier to spot and photograph birds. The trails are wider and less steep than other reserves, making for a pleasant and productive walk. It is one of the best places in the world to see the Resplendent Quetzal, along with a dazzling array of hummingbirds.

The Curi-Cancha Wildlife Refuge is a privately owned reserve that protects 96 hectares (237 acres) of cloud forest in Monteverde.

This reserve opened to the public in 2011 and has a limit of 80 people in at the same time.

The Reserve has a combination of several life zones from primary cloud forest to secondary forest as well as open areas which makes it a great place to birds and animals.

The vegetation is marvelous when once you enter to the primary cloud forest. This is one of the best areas to see Quetzal and Bellbird due to the great number of wild avocado trees which is their primary food source. There are 7 kilometers of trails and a hummingbird garden where about 8 species are often seen.

Outstanding views to the Gulf of Nicoya can also be seen from the trail.