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Monteverde
Some of the most spectacular cloud forests in the world are found here — magical places shrouded in mist and crawling with wildlife. From the trails of its numerous nature reserves, you can see the elusive resplendent quetzal, dozens of hummingbirds, and a huge variety of ferns and orchids. Founded in the 1950s by a Quaker community from Alabama that specialized in making cheese, Monteverde was one of the first places in the country to see the value of conserving trees rather than cutting them down. Today it’s both a natural wonderland and a national center for adventure tourism, with ziplining, hanging bridges and bungee jumping, as well as a herpetarium, bat museum and other attractions.
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