Monteverde Attractions

Lying at the crest of the Cordillera de Tilarán, Monteverde is one of the most interesting communities in Costa Rica. The story of Monteverde begins in Alabama, when four Quakers were jailed in 1949 for refusing to register for the American draft. The Quakers chose to move to a more peaceful country whose military policy coincided with their Pacifist beliefs. Costa Rica, having no army, seemed a perfect location.

In 1951 44 settlers from 11 families settled in the Monteverde area, chosen for its pleasant climate and fertile land. About 1,500ha/3,705ac of land was purchased at a cheap price, and the Quakers began dairy farming and cheese production.