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GET ACTIVE IN THE MONTEVERDE CLOUD FOREST
In the Tilarán mountain range in Costa Rica’s northwest, clients can lose themselves in the misty treetops of the Monteverde Cloud Forest. Home to more than 400 species of birds, including the brightly coloured resplendent quetzal and big cat species such as jaguar and puma, it’s also perfect for thrill-seekers. Ziplining through mystical rainforest and tackling elevated suspension bridges between trees is sure to get pulses racing, while guided hikes UHYHDO H[RWLF flRUD IDXQD DQG ELUGOLIH
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