Monteverde Area: Cloud Forest (Hiking & more)

This will include days 2 - 4 of Costa Rica 2015 Edition (https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/events/225456678/). We will have hikes and other activities (http://www.lospinos.net/docs/activities.pdf) in the cloud forest as well as wildlife. We may check out Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve (http://www.reservamonteverde.com/) and trails offer in the area such the Hanging Bridges or activities as zip lining

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ITINERARY:

1. Day 2 - Dec. 6: arriving from San Jose
2. Day 3 - Dec. 7: hiking (Monteverde or Santa Elena Cloud Forest, hike Los Pinos Cabanas and Jardine)
3. Day 4 - Dec 8: more hiking or other activities (http://www.lospinos.net/activities.php) (Santuario Ecológico (http://www.lonelyplanet.com/costa-rica/northwestern-costa-rica/monteverde-and-santa-elena/activities/hiking-trekking/santuario-ecologico) or/and Bosque Eterno de los Niños, etc.)

Optional: half day with a Tour Guide to visit Costa Rica famous Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve (http://www.reservamonteverde.com/)

Difficulty: Levels 1+ to 3. Click on RATING TABLE (http://files.meetup.com/1554500/RATING%20TABLE.pdf) for more about difficulty levels

GOOD TO KNOW wear trousers, insect repellent, comfortable shoes, hat, jacket, raincoat, camera, and sunblock. Ten Essentials: link (https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/messages/boards/thread/9535234)

Check out November 2014 photos (https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/photos/25764377/)

To read more about: Monteverde Cloud Forest Biologic (http://www.reservamonteverde.com/)al Reserve (http://www.reservamonteverde.com/) "If one of your destinations to visit during your vacations in Costa Rica is Monteverde, don´t miss the opportunity to visit the Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve, consider it as the most well known cloud forest in the world for its wide variety of biodiversity, important conservation contributions and scientific researches."

To read more other activities (http://www.monteverdeinfo.com/other_activities.htm)

REMINDER: By joining the meetup, you agree to Meetup Terms of Service releases the Organizer and Assistant Organizers from any liability related to incidents that occur at Meetup gatherings Hiking is a rewarding and pleasant activity in nature, but there are certain dangers you should be aware of. Those include, but are not limited to, trip and fall injuries, bee stings, poison oak exposure, ticks, snake bites, mountain lions or wildlife. By signing up for this event, you agree to hold harmless the hike organizer, assistant organizers and other participants for any injuries sustained during this hike***

> YOU acknowledge THAT WE ARE NOT PROFESSIONALS.

> YOU ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOURSELF AND YOUR SAFETY

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