Curi-Cancha Reserve
Reserva Curi-Cancha
A private reserve with open forest and gentle trails, one of Monteverde’s best places to see resplendent quetzals, hummingbirds, and tree porcupines.
Curi-Cancha Reserve covers about 83 hectares of mixed primary forest, secondary forest, and grassland. Its trails total about 6 km and are easy to walk. Daily visitor numbers are limited, so it stays peaceful. The open forest edges make it easier to spot resplendent quetzals, blue-crowned motmots, hummingbirds, tree porcupines, and howler monkeys, which is why birders consider it a top choice. Admission is about USD 22, and it is open roughly 07:00 to 16:00, with night tours also offered in the evening. Early morning with a birding guide is best, and in high season it is wise to book online ahead of time. The reserve is on the Monteverde Reserve road, about 3 km from town.
Opening hours
Approx. 7:00–16:00; night tour from 17:45
Nearby sights
- Monteverde Hollow Ficus Tree
- Children's Eternal Rainforest – Bajo del Tigre
- Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve
- Monteverde Butterfly Gardens
- Monteverde Ecological Sanctuary
- Monteverde Orchid Garden
- Monteverde Frog Pond
- Santa Elena (Monteverde)