Monteverde accommodation from NZ$40

The Chescos Almar - Hostel can be found 35 kilometres from the main part of Monteverde. Another option is the Hotel Francisco I, which can be found 35 kilometres away. Alternatively, check out the amenities and rates at the Hotel Francisco II or the Greenfield's Hotel.

The larger Coastal Region region is definitely well worth discovering too. Explore the old towns, cathedrals and history museums in Coastal Region, or grab your daypack and admire the area's lovely beaches, forests and rivers. Common pastimes in this part of Ecuador include mountain biking, mountain climbing and hiking.

Don't blow through before you have checked out the Salinas Beach and Ballenita Park in Salinas. The Luxury Apartment 3 r private beach and Hotel Suites Costa de Oro are some of the great accommodation alternatives in Salinas. 30 kilometres to the north of Monteverde, you'll find Montanita, home to the Hotel Olympus and Hostal Tiki Limbo. The Montanita Church and Montanita Point are just some of the more popular sites to check out when you're in Montanita.

If sport rocks your world, make sure you visit Banco Pichincha Monumental Stadium, which is 90 kilometres to the east of Monteverde. Sleep close to the action at the Hostal Villa 97 or the El Patio Suites.

Situated 95 kilometres from Monteverde is Jose Joaquin de Olmedo International Airport. Stay nearby at the Hostal Villa 97 or the El Patio Suites.