Description

Last updated on January 1st, 2024 at 09:56 am EST

The Arenal Hanging Bridges at Mistico Park is a beautiful, environmentally-friendly nature project located near the Arenal Volcano. If you are wondering where to see the Costa Rica rainforest, this tour is the perfect hiking and walking activity for families with young children because there is plenty to see and you can pick and choose the walking trails you’d like to hike. This is considered one of the best nature walks in La Fortuna, Costa Rica.

One of our professionally-trained, bilingual naturalist guides will pick you up in your hotel and drive to one of the best viewpoints of the Arenal Volcano high atop a hill across the valley from the iconic volcano. There are trails and bridges that bring you as close as you could ever hope to get to the birds, flowers, and lush vegetation of this primary rainforest. This is the perfect tour for nature enthusiasts visiting Costa Rica!

The trails are designed for all ability levels and cover a total of about two miles. Along the hike, you’ll be able to admire the great diversity of flora and fauna typically found in the tropical rainforest and also have an opportunity to see many different birds and plant species. Walk right into the forest along several stretches of hanging bridges overlooking the dense Costa Rican treetop canopy along easy, safe, and beautiful trails with views of the Arenal Volcano. Appreciate the wildlife as you cross the 15 different bridges; six of them are hanging.

Additional details

• This tour requires a minimum of 2 people to run. Please contact us to inquire about tour availability if your travel group is comprised of less than the tour operator’s required minimum number of participants.
• Closed shoes are required. Sandals or other open shoes are not allowed.

Minimum/maximum age/weight/height/other requirements

• Children must be at least 1 year old to participate.
• Individuals must be no older than 75 years old to participate.

What to bring for tour participation

• Comfortable clothing
• Light rain jacket
• Comfortable closed-toe footwear for walking (flip flops, sandals, and other open-toe shoes are not permitted)
• Hat
• Sunscreen
• Insect repellent
• Camera
• Binoculars
• Cash for souvenirs

Related reading

• Are you a member of the DIY Costa Rica community? If so, see our pick for Best Hanging Bridge
• Familiar with our blog? Read our related blog post: A Step-By-Step Guide To The Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park
• Familiar with our blog? Read our related blog post: Best Hanging Bridges In Costa Rica: Comparing 4 In Arenal And Monteverde

Map (tour operator’s headquarters; mapped as “Hunters & Gatherers Costa Rica”)