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Zip-lining the cloud forest, Monteverde, Costa Rica Zip-lining the cloud forest Costa Rica Remove
In October23°C29 rainy days
Flying time5h 50mfrom Los Angeles
Ideal stay2–3 nights
Best forAdventure seekers · Families · Groups of friends
The feel of itMisty, green, cheerfully terrifying
Where people staySanta Elenaor Cerro Plano
Getting aroundManageable without a car
Money and languageCRCSpanish
AccommodationModerate

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