The Arenal Hanging Bridges are located within a migration corridor followed by birds traveling between North and South America. The trails and bridges of this interesting and beautiful environmental project bring you close to the birds, the flowers and the lush vegetation of the primary rain forest.
The Hanging Bridges project consists of eight fixed bridges, ranging in length between 8 and 22 meters, and six hanging bridges, built with the latest techniques and designed with an eye for both beauty and safety. The hanging bridges are between 48 and 98 meters long. All the bridges are made of galvanized steel and high-strength aluminum. The safety mesh and the suspension cables are all galvanized steel. The entire project was designed to blend with the natural environment, leaving the forest virtually intact. The trails cover a distance of 3.1km and provide safe and easy walking.
Arenal Hanging Bridges offers:
Self-Guided Circuit. You can do the circuit by yourself; it takes about 2 hours at a slow pace to complete the circuit. There are shuttles available ($13pp round trip)
Early Bird Watching Tour. This is at 6.00am (50 to 60 species can be observed). Shuttles are available around 5. 30 am (depending on the location of your hotel). Shuttles are $13pp round trip.
Daytime Naturalist Guided Tour. This is at a guided tour in which you will be introduced to the rich biodiversity of the rainforest. 2.5 hours. Shuttles available ($13pp round trip).
Restaurant on site with terrace and great volcano views.
Ample Parking.
Rates:
Hanging Bridges: $22, $12 for students (children under 12 free). Ages 65+, $17
Early bird watching tour: $40, $30 students and children. Ages 65+, $35
Daytime naturalist guide: $34, $24 students and children. Ages 65+, $29
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