About this experience
Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges is one of the most visited tourism attractions in La Fortuna within a 250-hectare (618 acre) reserve of primary forest. It is located between the edges of two types of forest, highland and lowland, and integrates both.
Visitors who love nature can enjoy 15 bridges from 5 to 100 meters long, friendly design along 3.2 km rain forest circuit of interpretive trails built with paving blocks to prevent slipping. The bridges are built of aluminum, galvanized steel, and concrete, to ensure maximum security for the visitors and were designed by structural engineers with the most demanding safety margins in the world.
Guided by a naturalist, who through the natural history will open for you the doors of a fascinating and colorful Tropical Rain Forest world. The imposing vistas of the Volcano from the hanging bridges over the forest, make a perfect combination for an unforgettable experience.
At a glance
- Duration: 4 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 4 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
What is included
- Snacks
- Guide
- Transportation
- Entrance Fee
Not included
- Bottled water
- Restroom on board
- Gratuities
Itinerary and highlights
Discovering the wonderful secrets hidden in this forest means finding a wildlife sanctuary; the high density of biodiversity makes this trails a unique place for observing species spotted along the way as this park houses the coming together of several different ecosystems that create a transition vegetation strip with high biodiversity. It is located between the edges of two types of forest, highland and lowland, and integrates both.
Arenal Lake is the largest and the most important lake in Costa Rica, it was man made in 1974 to provide hydroelectric energy for the country. It is also a place where you can find different kinds of resident and migratory birds. Sometimes mammals can be seen in the surroundings.
Meeting and pickup information
- Please introduce yourself to our receptionist.
- We will ask for your name at Mistico Park reception.
- - If your hotel is not listed, please contact us for pick up place availability at your location. - If your hotel is not listed it might apply extra pick-up charges or you can drive to a meeting point. Extra Pick-up charge Arenal Zone 2 Hotels: Arenal Observatory Chachagua Rainforest Linda Vista Del Norte Lost Iguana Resort and Spa Volcano Gold Extra Pick-up charge Arenal Zone 3 Hotels: Los Heroes Hotel La Mansión Inn Rancho Margot El Tucano Hotel If your hotel is not in the Arenal – La Fortuna area please contact us for special pick up quotation.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Blue Pass by Aventuras Arenal
Meeting points and locations
Accessibility and practical details
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Questions about this experience
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What are the pickup arrangements?
- If your hotel is not listed it might apply extra pick-up charges or you can drive to a meeting point.
Extra Pick-up charge Arenal Zone 2 Hotels:
Arenal Observatory
Chachagua Rainforest
Linda Vista Del Norte
Lost Iguana Resort and Spa
Volcano Gold
Extra Pick-up charge Arenal Zone 3 Hotels:
Los Heroes Hotel
La Mansión Inn
Rancho Margot
El Tucano Hotel
If your hotel is not in the Arenal – La Fortuna area please contact us for special pick up quotation.
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