Horseback riding From: $35.00 p/p

Horseback riding is truly one of the best ways to experience Monteverde’s astounding wilderness, as you can cover several miles in a few hours. This allows for more wildlife to be seen, more pictures to be taken, and more vistas to be enjoyed. Monteverde itself is...

La Taberna

Located 2 min walk from the main street of Santa Elena, on the road towards Monteverde, just before the shopping mall. Next to the Desafio Monteverde office and Common Cup. One of the oldest bars/clubs in the area. Good range of drinks and nice atmosphere. Attracts a...

Bar Domingos

This is definitely more of a local bar for Ticos. Can be a bit ‘rough and ready’ as well as a lot of fun. It is situated opposite the plaza (soccer field) in Santa Elena, on the road towards Sky Trek and the Santa Elena Reserve. The bar offers karaoke on Thursday...

Bar Amigos

Located in the center of Santa Elena Bar Amigos is very popular with local Costa Ricans (or Ticos as they are more commonly known). In addition to drinks, they also offer a new and improved restaurant menu offering “bocas” (light snacks), tacos, hamburgers, casados...

Tree House Restaurant & Cafe

The Tree House is famous for its beautiful fig tree that grows right in the center of the restaurant, giving diners something to admire while enjoying their food! This gigantic tree was planted about 60 years ago, long before the town of Santa Elena even existed and...