But once you penetrate the clouds, the mystery is over and the excitement begins. The air currents from the Northern plains, the Pacific and the Atlantic fuse over Villablanca creating the climatic conditions for a forest that technically should not be there because of its low altitude.

Los Angeles features a comprehensive network of trails classified by length and degree of difficulty, where our expert guides have identified dozens of medicinal plants and hundreds of bird species. Through Villablanca's research station, this private biological reserve has contributed to the education of thousands of students from around the world.

The Villablanca experience starts with the unique personality of your accommodations. Our charming "Casitas" are unparalleled in Costa Rica. These spacious bungalows are built and decorated in the best folk tradition, all of them featuring a fireplace for the cool nights that characterize Villablanca.

Is a 48 comfortable and beautifully designed complex "Casitas", with fireplace, a nice bathroom with tub, shower and hot water . You will enjoy its resting areas, a picnic surrounded by Nature, or simply hiking on the trails or horseback riding. You can delight a drink at the cozy bar and meals at the restaurant "El Fogon" or visit the Souvenir Shop. A Conference Center is also available to business meetings or any other activity

Tour time: 3.0 hours

Bring: loose clothing to allow for maximum flexibility, binoculars

We provide: all necessary equipment

Price: $ 40.00

This tour is highly recommended for people who seek adventure under the supervision of expert guides. The average height above the ground is 70 feet, although the tree canopy decreases the feeling of height.

We reach the first tree platform by way of a 32 feet high ladder. From there, we move on to six other platforms on five different trees, thus allowing us to view the cloud forest in all its splendor.

The first track is the longest one, 336 feet; the second one is 214 feet, the third one is 195 feet and the last one is 115 feet.

The descent to the ground is done by rope, so you can be sure that we keep the excitement level up until the last second.

The tour starts with an explanation of the basic principles needed to make this a safe and enjoyable experience. The guides, apart from their training in climbing and equipment usage, are very well trained in biology and conservation, therefore, their talk always contains an interesting array of information about the nature of our cloud forest and its relevance as a private reserve.

 Hike in The Los Angeles Cloud Forest Private Biological Reserve 

Tour time: 3.0 hours

Bring: comfortable shoes with good traction and binoculars.

We provide: walking stick and rain gear

Price: $ 30.00

This tour is designed for the general public with a basic interest in nature, in medicinal plants, on our bird population and the nature of our forest.

Here you will be able to visit our Hummingbird Gallery where 27 species of hummingbirds can be seen (8% of the world's hummingbird species).

We start the hike with our bilingual naturalist guide. The guides, besides their training in Biology and conservation, are originally from and live in the San Ramón/Los Angeles area so their talk is full of interesting details about the idiosyncrasy and history of the region.

There is great emphasis in the objective of the forest, its ecology and conservation. We point out the differences and similarities between the Cloud Forest and the Rain Forest, we present our flora and fauna, and we take you to our Biological Station.

 Horseback Ride in the Villablanca Farm and The Los Angeles Cloud Forest Private Biological Reserve 

Tour time: 2.0 hours

Bring: preferably long, light pants, binoculars.

We provide: rain gear.

There is great emphasis to show you the secondary cloud forest, the coffee plantations and the farm. We show you the Normand cattle breed, imported directly from France and being introduced into Costa Rica by the Carazo family.