For lovers of nature, hiking, adventure and extraordinary beauty, high on a Costa Rican mountaintop, you will find the cloud forest, which is the backdrop for an incredible romantic getaway in Monteverde; unique and unforgettable. It is a country full of natural wonders, this is synonymous with a great romantic vacation.
Monteverde is a small, picturesque place located on the continental divide that runs through the center of Costa Rica. Although it is small in size, it is full of possibilities to create unforgettable moments with your partner. It is a perfect destination for newlyweds to begin the rest of their lives together in one of the last remaining tropical montane cloud forests in the world. What does it sound like to walk in the clouds while exploring the forest? Or a romantic dinner watching the spectacular sunset? Or a zipline through the forest canopy? Memorable.
One of the most important decisions when planning your romantic getaway in Monteverde is deciding where your mountaintop love nest will be. Ficus Sunset Suites Hotel not only has all the modern amenities of love, but it is also in the heart of Monteverde, which is a warm and magical place to visit. After a day of adventures as a couple, retire to your spacious suite with fine wood details that inspire serenity and total relaxation while you delight in the spectacular views from the privacy of your terrace; This is romantic perfection.
Adventure in love
Selvatura Adventure Park has perfected the cloud forest experience from a variety of perspectives, and they are perfect to enjoy as a couple. Whether you decide to fly through the forest canopy or walk over the suspension bridges, Adventure is the name of the love game here and will get your heart pumping!
With a variety of adventure packages to choose from, the first love decision as a couple is the adventure of choosing which activities to do. A friendly suggestion is to do them all, to truly experience the cloud forest and its treasures, but couples should at least do the zip lines and the hanging bridge trail that will show them the cloud forest from the skies.
For the love of food
Monteverde is the best destination for romantic dinners and for food-loving couples. With a selection of dining experiences, couples can enjoy a variety of romantic local restaurants, including Ficus Sunset Suites’ restaurant, which is perfect for casual dining while enjoying uninterrupted views of the Pacific Ocean coastline or starlit sky.
Not far from Ficus Sunset Suites, there are a variety of excellent dining experiences that, if after a day of adventure, you still have the energy to check out Monteverde’s nightlife scene, could be a great opportunity to dine out. Whether you choose the traditional Costa Rican restaurants called “Sodas” to feel the local atmosphere or decide to dress up and dine at the most exclusive restaurants, such as the Tree House restaurant or the Hotel Belmar’s restaurant, Celajes, there is an experience for everyone.
The path of love
Put on your hiking boots and have your binoculars handy, as walking in the Monteverde Cloud Forest is a truly romantic walk. This dream walk through one of the most biologically rich reserves in the region, and in the world, is a couple’s goal worth achieving. This is a unique experience and you cannot miss it during your stay in Monteverde.
Monteverde has a number of nature reserves that allow you to immerse yourself in this misty world of beauty. This is a sensory experience that will touch your soul and open your eyes to the intense fragility of the forest that is home to a myriad of birds, insects, animals, mosses, trees and plants that are nourished by the moisture-laden canopy clouds, and the small amounts of solar rays that can penetrate the forest and reach its soil.
The perfect romantic itinerary
After checking in at Ficus Sunset Suites, take the afternoon off and enjoy the fantastic views from your room or balcony, enjoy a delicious Costa Rican coffee on the couch, and simply enjoy some free time as a couple. Tonight, dinner is at the Hotel Ficus Sunset Suites restaurant, the perfect introduction to a casual dining experience full of flavor.
The second day of your romantic getaway in Monteverde will take you hiking in the cloud forest. Choose between the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, which is home to 2.5% of the world’s biodiversity, or the Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve, which on a clear day, can let you see the majestic Arenal Volcano in the distance from its observation tower.
This hike for nature lovers is the best gateway to the cloud forest to truly discover its wonders. Don’t forget to go with a certified naturalist guide who will be a walking encyclopedia of information about Monteverde, the cloud forest and its inhabitants, and of course, with an incredible ability to observe birds and wildlife.
That’s the beautiful thing about Monteverde. Whether you let yourself be carried away by the adventure in love or go slow and inhale its serenity and tranquility, this romantic getaway will be unforgettable and a perfect way to celebrate love. Contact Ficus Sunset Suites to be your partner in creating your romantic getaway in Monteverde.
