Entire houseCasa Ficus
Up to 6 guests · independent space
Santa Elena · Monteverde, Costa Rica
Casas FicusYour home in Monteverde
A place to rest, reconnect with nature and discover the magic of Monteverde.
Four independent spaces
Privacy, your own kitchen and the cloud forest at your own pace.
A different way to experience Monteverde
Welcome to Casas Ficus
Casas Ficus was created to offer a different way to experience Monteverde: welcoming spaces, privacy, independence and the freedom to enjoy nature at your own pace.
4 independent accommodations
250 m from downtown Santa Elena
Find your Ficus
Every space is designed so you can enjoy Monteverde with comfort, privacy and the feeling of being at home.
The freedom of feeling at home
Your space. Your time. Your Monteverde.
Privacy
Your own space to enjoy Monteverde at your own pace.
Your own kitchen
Spaces designed to give you full independence during your stay.
Your own bathroom
Comfort and privacy inside every accommodation.
Forest views
Floor-to-ceiling windows and terraces looking straight into the cloud forest.
Beyond your stay
Discover Monteverde with us
Turn your stay into a complete experience. We can help you discover the cloud forest, the wildlife and the activities that make Monteverde special.
Cabalgata con Marvin Anchia
Paisajes rurales de Monteverde a caballo, con una familia de la zona.
Caminata Diurna de Historia Natural
Recorrido diurno de 2.5 horas con guía profesional y telescopio.
Birdwatching Tour
Cloud forest birdwatching with a qualified guide from Refugio Monteverde.
Reserva Bosque Nuboso Monteverde
Senderos y biodiversidad en la reserva privada del bosque nuboso.
Reserva Bosque Nuboso Santa Elena
Una experiencia comunitaria entre senderos, miradores y neblina.
Tours in Monteverde
Selvatura Park: ziplines, hanging bridges and more
Get to know each experience, compare the packages and send your booking request to Casas Ficus Monteverde: we arrange it with Selvatura Park for you.
Rates per person, valid from December 16, 2025 to December 15, 2026.
Experiences at Selvatura Park
These are the activities included in the packages, and what each abbreviation stands for.
Canopy Tour CA
A zipline ride above the cloud forest canopy, with several cables and sweeping panoramic views.
Hanging Bridges / Treetop Walkways WW
A self-paced walk along trails and hanging bridges at different heights of the cloud forest.
Sloth Sanctuary SS
A short guided visit to see sloths up close and learn about their habits and habitat.
Butterfly Garden BG
An enclosed garden with Costa Rican butterflies, where guides explain their life cycle and role in the forest.
Herpetarium HE
An exhibit of frogs, snakes and other reptiles and amphibians native to the area.
Natural History Walk NHW
The hanging bridges walk accompanied by a naturalist guide who brings the forest to life.
Superman Zipline SM
An extra-long zipline flown face down, Superman style; it is an add-on to the Canopy Tour.
Tours
2026 packages
Guide for the Hanging Bridges (package upgrade): $35.00 per person (SG).
Ask about your tours
When you book, WhatsApp opens with your request to Casas Ficus Monteverde: we arrange the booking with Selvatura Park and confirm it with you.
Selvatura Park, Monteverde — the booking is arranged through Casas Ficus Monteverde.
View on MapsRecommended experiences
Local activities we recommend and can help you arrange directly from Casas Ficus.
Horseback riding with Marvin Anchia
Discover Monteverde on horseback
Ride through the landscapes of Monteverde with Marvin Anchia and enjoy an authentic experience among mountains, nature, and rural roads of the area.
A different way to discover Monteverde and enjoy the landscapes of the area.
Horseback riding information
- 🐎 Schedules
- 8:30 a. m.
1:30 p. m. - ⏱ Duration
- Approx. 2 h 30 min to 3 h.
- ⚖️ Weight limit
- 200 lb (approx. 91 kg)
🚐 Transportation: when requesting your booking, let us know if you'll arrive on your own or if you need transportation. Not every guest needs it.
Location: meeting point for the horseback ride with Marvin Anchia in Monteverde.
View horseback riding location- 1You send us your request via WhatsApp.
- 2Casas Ficus receives the request.
- 3We coordinate the ride with Marvin Anchia.
- 4We confirm availability, schedule, and price.
Your request goes to Casas Ficus Monteverde's WhatsApp; we handle the booking for you.
A sister project of Casas Ficus
Nangú
An experience to reconnect with what matters.
A sister project of Casas Ficus, born in 2021 with a simple idea: reconnect with nature, share time with family and enjoy life without distractions.
Important: getting to Nangú
4x4 vehicle required
A 4x4 vehicle is strictly required to reach Nangú. Access to the property includes a stretch of road that requires four-wheel drive. Vehicles that are not 4x4 are not suitable to reach Nangú directly.
Don't have a 4x4 vehicle?
We can arrange transportation to Nangú for an additional cost. If you need this service, let us know when requesting your experience so we can coordinate it in advance.
Experiences for Casas Ficus guests
Breakfast in nature
A special experience to start the day surrounded by nature.
Sunset at Nangú
An experience to enjoy the scenery and the sunset. Schedule and rate still to be defined.
If you don't have your own transportation, we can arrange it in advance.
We can coordinate this experience with a horseback riding tour, subject to availability.
Breakfast — rates for Casas Ficus guests
- 2 personas
- ₡50.000
- 3 personas
- ₡68.000
- 4 personas
- ₡85.000
- 5 personas
- ₡100.000
Maximum 6 people.
Children pay the same rate as adults, since the experience requires attention and supervision, especially for safety reasons.
Nangú — Experience gallery
Real photos from the experience: breakfast among the trees, the suspended nets and Nangú's scenery.
Moments from our guests
Photos shared by those who already experienced Nangú. Every submission is reviewed before being published.
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Nangú's booking and coordination are managed directly by Casas Ficus.
The details that make the difference
Everything you need for your stay
A privileged location
Right at the heart of Monteverde
Casas Ficus is in Santa Elena, exactly halfway between the two cloud forest reserves and in the town where all the shops and services are.
Private
Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve
One of the most important cloud forest reserves in Monteverde, with trails, extraordinary biodiversity and guided walks.
Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve, at the end of route 620, Monteverde, Puntarenas.
≈ 2.5 km · 6 min by car (approx.)
Public
Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve
A 310-hectare community reserve with trails, lookout points and pristine cloud forest.
Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve, about 7 km north of the Santa Elena high school.
≈ 15–20 min by car (estimated, depending on road conditions)
Downtown
Santa Elena town
Casa Ficus is about 250 metres from downtown Santa Elena, where all the shops, restaurants and services are.
About a 3–5 minute walk from Casa Ficus.
≈ 250 m · 3–5 min walk (approx.)
Walking distance from Casa Ficus
Supermercado Vargas≈ 4 min walkSupermarket
The Green≈ 5 min walkRestaurant · dinner
Bon Appétit≈ 5 min walkPizzeria · dinner
Juguetería de Santa≈ 5 min walkToy shop · kids
Farmacia Vitosí≈ 4 min walkPharmacy
Bar Amigos≈ 3 min walkBar · downtown
Santa Elena, Monteverde — Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica
Get directionsThe Casas Ficus experience
Monteverde feels different from here
Forest, privacy and the town just minutes away, in a stay designed to feel like your own.
“Waking up with the cloud forest on the other side of the window and having the town just minutes away makes Monteverde a completely different experience.”
Your cloud forest hideaway
Your next Monteverde experience starts here
Stay at Casas Ficus, explore the cloud forest and let us help you create a truly memorable trip.
Casas Ficus Monteverde · Santa Elena, Monteverde, Costa Rica