Monteverde Facts

Monteverde Facts

Monteverde Fast Facts

Population 8,000 (approx.)
Country Costa Rica
Languages Spanish
Geography Northwestern part of Costa Rica.
Climate Monteverde is misty and humid, with high temperatures ranging from 59ºF to 77ºF (15ºC to 22ºC). There's an average of roughly 3,000 millimeteres of rainfall per year.
Local fare High reliance on fresh fruits, dairy and vegetables; savory yet mild. Costa Rican staples: gallo pinto (dish of rice and black beans), casado (rice, beans, meat and salad), fried plantains, salsa lizano (condiment), coffee, corn tortillas, picadillos (meat and vegetable combinations).
Did you know? The Costa Rican people recently voted Monteverde one of the seven wonders of Costa Rica.