Monteverde · Costa Rica · Since 1994

Monteverde nature & birdwatching tours — Explore Monteverde with the one who knows it best.

Private nature and wildlife tours in the heart of Monteverde's cloud forest.

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30+ Years guiding
+4,500 Documented species
5★ Rated
EN/ES Bilingual
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THE GUIDE

Juan Carlos Calvo Esquivel

My name is Juan Carlos Calvo Esquivel. I was born in the mountains of Costa Rica, and I have never left — not because I couldn't, but because I found everything worth finding right here. For over 30 years I have walked these trails, watching the forest change with the seasons, listening to birds that most people will never hear in their lifetime. I guide in English and Spanish, and I bring one thing that no app or tour company can offer: a lifetime of paying attention.

🏆 30+ Years
🌐 Bilingual EN/ES
🌿 Flora & Fauna Expert
Juan Carlos, naturalist guide, with guests on a tour in Monteverde, Costa Rica
Juan Carlos explaining cloud forest wildlife to visitors in Monteverde Juan Carlos scanning the forest canopy for birds in Monteverde, Costa Rica
Experiences

Discover Monteverde

Not a bus tour. Not a group of 40 strangers. This is Monteverde the way it was meant to be experienced — intimate, unhurried, and guided by someone who has spent three decades learning every trail, every bird call, every secret the forest keeps.

Cloud Forest Day Tour

Walk the legendary trails of the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve. Find the Resplendent Quetzal among 400+ birds, in a forest alive with orchids, mammals and amphibians.

⏱ ~2.5 hours · 8:00 AM & 11:30 AM
From $30 USD
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Night Tour

80% of cloud forest wildlife is nocturnal. Discover red-eyed tree frogs, sloths, pit vipers, and fireflies after dark.

⏱ ~2 hours · 6:00 PM nightly
From $30 USD
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Private Exclusive Tour

Design your own Monteverde adventure. Choose your trail, your pace, your time. Perfect for families and couples.

⏱ Flexible · 8:00 AM, 11:30 AM or 6:00 PM
$180 USD (up to 4)
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WILDLIFE

What You'll See

Birds, mammals, amphibians and more — real photos taken inside the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, never stock images.

Testimonials

The words are theirs. The experience can be yours.

Our best guide in Costa Rica. He knew exactly where to find the Resplendent Quetzal. He even went outside the reserve to help us spot howler monkeys after the tour. Truly above and beyond.
Verified TripAdvisor Reviewer Australia · Private Tour
Juan Carlos is an excellent guide. He takes a lot of time to explain the ecosystem and goes into great detail. The tour is worth every penny — we can only recommend it.
Verified TripAdvisor Reviewer Germany · Cloud Forest Day Tour
JC showed us so many creatures on our night walk. We loved him so much that we signed up for another hike the very next day. Everyone in our group had an incredible experience.
Verified TripAdvisor Reviewer United States · Night Tour
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FAQ

Before You Ask

The price includes expert guide service, telescope, binoculars, and a bird ID guide. Reserve entry fees are paid separately at the entrance.

Yes. Juan Carlos adapts the pace to every group. The Private Tour is especially recommended for families with children and older adults.

Long pants, light waterproof jacket, and hiking shoes. Bring water, repellent, and a camera. Layers recommended — the cloud forest is cool and misty.

Free cancellation with 24h notice. Tours run rain or shine. Severe weather → Juan Carlos contacts you to reschedule.

Fill out the form below and Juan Carlos confirms via WhatsApp within hours. Direct: +506 8301 4402. Spots are limited.

Reservations

Your Monteverde Story Starts Here.

Limited spots per day. Juan Carlos keeps groups small — because the forest deserves it, and so do you.

Or reach us directly:

+506 8301 4402 jc.tour.cr@gmail.com Reviews on TripAdvisor

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