Hostel

Monteverde Backpackers

Santa Elena, Puntarenas · $

Verified against live sources on August 13, 2026

Monteverde Backpackers is a hostel in the center of Santa Elena, a two-minute walk from the main supermarket, restaurants, and bars. The property offers dorm beds and private rooms, and public buses stop directly in front of the hostel. Staff arrange pickup and drop-off for tours booked through the hostel.

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Approximate location. Monteverde Backpackers serves the Santa Elena area; contact them for the exact spot.

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