Monteverde, Costa Rica, is a rural town nestled in the Tilarán Mountain Range, about a 4-hour drive from San José, the capital. Monteverde is famous for its world-renowned cheese factory and its magnificent cloud forest. It offers a wide variety of accommodations and hotels to suit all tastes and budgets. In this section, you’ll find recommended hotels in Monteverde and Santa Elena, as well as general information on what to see and do to help you make the most of your stay.