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The cloud forest is cool and damp
Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, Monteverde, Puntarenas
Published Oct 10, 2026 · RegretMap travel note
The situation
Monteverde sits high in the mountains and is often misty, windy and cooler than the beaches. Trails can be muddy.
The lesson
Bring a rain jacket, a warm layer and shoes that can get wet.
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