Alto Quepos Forest Reserve is located in the municipality of Tarrazu, Costa Rica. The Tarrazú Mountains are a magnificent part of the Talamanca Sierra, in southwestern Costa Rica. One of the best-known Costa Rican regions , an area that reflects the history of the country and its beginnings. The area combines breathtaking scenery with great coffee and a rich history. Tarrazú area is a rural community noted throughout the world for its traditional values, its abundant natural beauty and bountiful resources. Majestic Mountains, scenic forests, rolling hills and verdant valleys characterize the land and provide a changing kaleidoscope of beauty both in the dry and rainy seasons.

Alto Quepos Forest Reserve are in Naranjillo, in the southern part of the Tarrazu Municipality, an area that is part of the Naranjo River Basin. It is located just 15 minutes by car north from the small town of Santa Juana and 20 minutes by car south of downtown San Marcos. The area encompasses 155 hectare = 383 acres of untouched cloud forest and 16 hectares (39.5 acres) currently being restored to its natural state.

This recreational area is set between the roaring Naranjo River and a small tributary creek, facing the Quepos/Manuel Antonio plain.
This pristine land has about 1 mile of trails, country shacks, an access road plus few coffee trees and a small pond. But the most interesting attractions are a the breathtaking views and small waterfalls, a field perfect for backpackers and campers plus many acres of lush tropical-cloud forests. It sits right at the edge of the Los Santos Forest Reserve. It is a quiet, secluded land between 900-1600 meters ( 2 952-5 249 feet) above sea level and away from the spoiled parts of the country. Average temperature is 80 degrees Fahrenheit = 26 degrees Celsius. The Families involved in the project have kept this fine property with an unusual focus in conservation and respect to the animals and plants in its natural habitat. Only visitors who share the same values and principles in protecting this secluded piece of paradise are allowed to enter.

The visitors are transported from the Airport or the small town of San Marcos to the Highlands through narrow roads by small 4X4 vehicles. Once at the site, and after a good rest, a tourist guide takes them to the trails and show the visitors a first glance of all interesting flora and fauna in the surrounding fields. Spectacular views of both the Quepos plain far below and the nearby forested hills and ridgelines of the Los Santos forest reserve remind the visitors the uncalculating value of the ecosystem of which the reserve is a part. Horseback rides, guided tours, trout fishing or simply staring at the amazing mountain view are some of the few amenities offered to visitors. A seemingly endless list of species of plants and animals can be found. Sighted animals include the Coyote, howling monkeys, white-faced monkeys, slots, jaguars, frogs of many types of birds, among others. Oak trees, giant tree ferns, bromeliads, orchids, lichens, ferns, mosses and fungi are common around Alto Quepos.
Bird species sighted within this property includes the Resplendent Quetzal: sacred bird of the Mayans, the Magnificent Hummingbird (Eugenes fulgens), Yellow-billed Cacique (Amblycercus holosericeus,) and the Acorn Woodpecker (Melanerpes formicivorus).

This rich variety is only possible given the unique characteristics and location of the site, the high-low altitude and its closeness to the Pacific Ocean.

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