Monteverde is a Costa Rican paradise with exceptional scenery. The magnificent beauty of the region can be seen everywhere one looks in Monteverde. Clouds cover the mountains, which tower impressively above the green landscape. Monteverde translates as "green mountain." The biodiversity in Monteverde is extraordinary. The village of Monteverde was initially founded in 1951 by Quakers from the United States searching for a place to leave excessive taxes and war concerns behind. They chose Costa Rica mainly since at that time there was no army at all. Monteverde is the most recognized destination in Costa Rica, but the beauty still can be found flowing without bounds through the entire area.
