In 1972, Costa Rican conservationists established the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve. 54 years later, it protects 10,500 hectares of cloud forest feeding two oceans

Costa Rica's Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve boasts extraordinary biodiversity and unique water collection. Mist contributes significantly to the forest's water supply through horizontal precipitation. The reserve is home to many species, including the resplendent quetzal and Baird's tapirs. However, some species like the golden toad have become extinct due to climate change. Monteverde remains a striking example of life dependent on mountains, moisture, and climate.