Cloud Forests Costa Rica has numerous cloud forest regions where tropical evergreens rise into the clouds, forming a lofty canopy. Among the most scenic areas in which to see this awesome natural phenomenon is the country’s Central Highlands, where spectacular mountain peaks literally rest within cloud banks. Sometimes called water forests, they are cool retreats from the tropical zones of the country and are likewise hotbeds of diversity. With their high humidity and moisture, they are rich habitats for mosses, ferns, orchids and other flowering plants. They are also a cool habitat for hundreds of species of birds, sloths, monkeys and a host of others within Costa Rica’s inimitable wildlife menagerie. Regarded among the country’s top cloud forest reserves are the Monteverde, Santa Elena, Bajoz del Toro and Los Angeles. Resources and Information As a Canadian, you can stay in Costa Rica for up to 180 days without a visa. Anybody planning to stay for longer than that is required to obtain a residency status or visa issued by the Costa Rican Immigration Authority. For full and complete information about this awesome sun destination, visit the country’s official website at www.visitcostarica.com. The site includes everything from getting there to staying there and what to see and do. 20 | www.snowbirds.org Travel
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