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This is a unique experience for nature lovers and one of the
best ways to enjoy the rainforest. After long studies in the canopy ( upper
part of the forest ), biologists have discovered that about 60% of the life
in a rainforest is found in the canopy and this is something we do not see on
a normal hike. The first person to write about epiphytes ( plants living on
other plants but not in a parasitic manner ), was Columbus when he saw the diversity
and richness of the Central American rainforests. Columbus noted our native
trees as having different types of leaves within a single specimen, without
realizing at the same time that he was among the first to see tropical epiphytes.
The incredible amount of epiphytes in the canopy of this forest is due to the
high amount of rainfall throughout the year. The tram ride is a fascinating
way of observing and exploring very closely ( like a bird flight ) the hanging
gardens of Central America, considered by many as one of the richest rainforests
of our new world.
The tour starts in San Jose at the given pick up time at your
hotel, and you will arrive at the Tram after crossing the magnificent Braulio
Carrillo National Park ( 1 hour 20 minutes ) The Tram ride takes you for about
1 hour 20 minutes at different heights ( from 5 to 45 meters : from 15 to 135
feet ) along the 2,6 kilometers ( 1.625 miles ). During the whole tour you will
be accompanied by a naturalist tour guide. Besides the tram ride, you will have
the opportunity to have a hike through one of the trails of this forest and
also have time to relax.
The tour includes either breakfast or lunch depending on the
time of the tour you take. After this the bus and tour guide will drop you at
your hotel.
Wear sneakers, shorts or light pants and a hat. Bring raingear, binoculars,
camera and mosquito repelent.
