Hanging Bridges of Arenal is a tourist project consisting of paths and bridges built with a view to maintaining the utmost harmony between man-made structures and nature. It is located in the vicinity of Arenal Volcano, which has been active since 1968. To get to this place you have to drive to the Arenal dam and from there you have to take the road that leads near the Arenal River.
Covering an area of approximately 250 hectares of primary forest, the property has an impressive view of Arenal Volcano, as well as of the huge Arenal reservoir which feeds the largest hydroelectric plant in Costa Rica.
You can choose the tour with transportation from your hotel around the Arenal Volcano area or you can drive at any time directly to the site to take your tour. You can choose between a guided hike or to hike on your own. The Arenal Hanging bridges are one of the most beautiful environmental projects in Costa Rica. Located within the corridor followed by birds migrating between North and South America, the trails and bridges of this project will bring you as close as you could ever hope to get to the birds, the flowers and the lush vegetation of the primary rain forest.
You will be able to walk right into the forest, thanks to the imposing hanging bridges and the beautiful trails that are safe and easy to walk on.
The trails, covering a distance of about 3.1 kilometers, are right inside the forest. As you walk, you be able to appreciate the great diversity of flowers and wildlife that are typical of the rain forest. Given the roughness of the terrain, the trails are joined by the eight fixed bridges and six hanging bridges described above.
The trails have been laid out with a maximum grade of 7 degrees, so that anyone can walk on them.
Transportation, Bilingual guide (English - Spanish), Entrance fee, Refreshments, water and cookie. |
Camera, rain gear during the green season, clothing for warm weather. |
From 0 to 2 years old are complimentary. From 3 to 8 years old there is a children rate. |
Duration: 4 hours
Language: Spanish and English
Operates: Daily
Frecuency: Once in the morning.
Pick up: Aprox. at 7:00 a.m.
Drop off: Aprox. at 4:30 p.m. |
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