Duration: 2 hours
Recommended Schedule: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. (may vary seasonally)
Location: Wildlife Refuge – Los Camacho Wildlife Refuge, Monteverde, Costa Rica
For many people, darkness represents the end of activity. In tropical forests, however, the opposite is true.
As daylight fades, thousands of species begin their daily routines. Insects, amphibians, mammals, reptiles, and nocturnal birds participate in a complex network of interactions that sustains the balance of the ecosystem. In fact, a significant portion of tropical biodiversity is active at night.
This experience invites you to discover that hidden world and understand how the forest functions when humans can no longer rely on sight alone.
Unlike a traditional wildlife night tour, this experience combines wildlife observation, environmental interpretation, and infrared technology to provide a deeper understanding of nature.
Using specialized infrared vision devices, we can observe wildlife without disrupting natural behavior, reducing the need for direct light and encouraging a more respectful interaction with the ecosystem.
Throughout the walk, you will learn about:
Every night is different, and every walk is unique.
Depending on conditions, we may observe:
We believe that understanding leads to respect.
This experience is not simply about finding animals. It is about understanding the invisible processes that allow the forest to function night after night.
The use of infrared technology minimizes disturbance to wildlife and promotes a more ethical and responsible form of observation. In addition, this experience supports local conservation and regenerative tourism initiatives.
Before concluding the experience, we will invite you to participate in a brief moment of silence and reflection.
No lights.
No photographs.
No conversations.
Just the sounds of the forest functioning on its own.
Because some things do not need light to be seen.
They simply need to be perceived.
The Natural History Walk is focused on transmitting knowledge about the ecology of the cloud forest, which due to climate change is threatened and in transition to becoming a rainforest. This type of walk has the ability to show the main characteristics of the dynamics of the forest in the Monteverde area.
The Night Walk is carried out mainly with mixed groups of a maximum of 8 to 10 people, including families, couples and single people. It is focused on the relationship between amphibians and reptiles and climate change indicators. During the tour, information on the organization's management is accessed due to the knowledge of what the forest is, providing an interpretation.