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. |
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