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Fonda Vela, Monteverde Cloud Forest

Fonda Vela

Monteverde Cloud Forest, Costa Rica

Fonda Vela

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Nestled in the tranquillity of the mountains in Monteverde the Fonda Vela Hotel is 1,400 metres above sea level providing a refreshing climate, often referred to as "eternal spring".

The elevation of the hotel provides spectacular views across the Gulf of Nicoya — on a clear day — and the 35 acres of surrounding forests and pastures provide excellent birding and hiking. There are 40 rooms in nine separate buildings which are quirkily but comfortably furnished with TV, minibar and views to the rainforest or the Gulf.

The Junior Suites are slightly newer and more spacious with bathtub. The onsite restaurant has an excellent reputation and the hotel is one of the only properties in the Cloud Forest region to have a swimming pool.

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    Junior Suite, Fonda Vela
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    Fonda Vela, Monteverde Cloud Forest

Tour ideas in Monteverde Cloud Forest

Our itineraries are there to spark ideas for how you could include a stay at Fonda Vela as part of your trip. Treat them simply as suggestions, because every aspect of the trip we create for you will be yours to define.

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    Where possible, we like to offer a range of accommodation for each stop of your trip, chosen by our specialists as some of their favourite places to stay. To help you make the right choice, we give each property a rating based on its facilities and service, but we also look for hotels with distinct character or a location that can’t be bettered.

    Experiences while staying here

    The following activities are designed to give you the most authentic experiences of the area where you’re staying. We work with local guides, who use their knowledge and often a resident’s eye to show you the main sights and more out-of-the-way attractions. Our specialists can also suggest outdoor pursuits and activities, such as cooking classes, that will introduce you to the traditions of the area’s inhabitants.

    • Monteverde Night Tour
      Monteverde sunset

      Monteverde Night Tour

      Monteverde Night Tour

      This fascinating night tour allows you to see the wildlife around Monteverde quite literally in a different light. Spot a huge variety of nocturnal animals, including insects, tarantulas, snakes, sloths, sleeping toucans and bats.

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    • Selvatura Walkways
      Canopy walkway at Selvatura

      Selvatura Walkways

      Selvatura Walkways

      See the Selvatura Cloud Forest Reserve from a totally unique perspective via a system of raised canopy walkways.

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    • Selvatura Walkways and Canopy Zip-Lining
      Cloud-forest, Monteverde

      Selvatura Walkways and Canopy Zip-Lining

      Selvatura Walkways and Canopy Zip-Lining

      Explore the Selvatura Cloud Forest from a unique perspective. Follow the canopy walkways through each different level of the forest and traverse the exciting zip-lines through the trees.

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