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Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park

Immerse yourself in a tropical rainforest with this ticket for the Místico Arenal Hanging Bridges in La Fortuna. Visit a a hummingbird garden and admire the deep blue color of the Blue Morpho waterfall. Look for local birds, boars, and humming birds as you cross the hanging bridges. Enjoy endemic plants like vines and flowers as you walk. Snap pictures of stunning views of the Arenal Volcano. Breathe in the fresh rainforest air. Explore the rainforest with the whole family on a trail designed with protective rails and non-slip concrete. Those that have mobility issues have the option of renting a cart which can be used on 1.5 kilometers of trail.

Have a wonderful day diving deep into the lush rainforest and follow your guide through scenic trails. Join this comprehensive Costa Rican adventure to discover all of the La Fortuna natural landmarks. Walk across hanging bridges, lava fields, and a jungle staircase to reach relaxing waterfalls. Get picked up from your hotel and start by visiting the Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park. Learn about the local ecosystem from your professional guide as you hike across the tall bridges and narrow trails surrounded by the verdant forest, the Arenal Volcano, and a peaceful lake. Take a short drive to Arenal Volcano National Park. Trek among the big lava rocks from the 1968 eruption and reach a viewpoint with striking views of the volcano, the surrounding lava fields, and the northern valley. Unwind after all your hiking with a lunch break at a traditional restaurant. Finish off your adventure with a short walk into a deep canyon to gaze at the immense La Fortuna waterfall and swim in the refreshing pool. As a final treat, relax in a small hot springs resort and sip on fun cocktails.

Benefit from pick-up at your hotel in the La Fortuna area, and travel to Arenal Volcano to hike the paths surrounding the mighty mountain. Get back to nature in Arenal Volcano National Park, where most of the 850 species of bird identified in Costa Rica can be found. Look out for other wildlife, such as white-faced capuchin monkeys, jaguars and deer. Then, cool down with a swim in a natural pool at La Fortuna waterfall. Once we are refreshed, will move to the restaurant to taste our delicious typical meal "Casado" Marvel at the stunning landscapes of a secondary rainforest at the base of the park, and a primary rainforest with amazing biodiversity amongst the hanging bridges. Walk through the rainforest on a network of 15 suspension bridges of various levels of difficulty in Mistico Park.

We start our day by driving up the mountains near Arenal lake. At the highest point, we arrive at the MIstico hanging bridges park. Here we enjoy the wide panoramic views over the northern zone including the Volcano, the Arenal lake, and the surrounding tropical forest. Our hike takes us over 6 large bridges with some spanning up to 80 meters. These high structures get you at eye height with the abundant wildlife that can be found in the tree canopy. Your professional bilingual guide is with you to have you spot as much as possible. Equipped with a telescope he'll show you many animals and provides interesting information. Having hiked for about 2 and a half hours we leave the bridges behind us and go close to the volcano. A short drive takes us close to the enormous lava fields that were deposited during the big 1968 eruption. A trail cut through the big black rocks leads us to an impressive viewpoint. Being this close gives you a good sense of the enormity of the volcano and the violent force with which it has come to life many years ago. Having hiked and enjoyed the lava field for about 2hours we are ready for some food. Now we take you to the rainforest cafe where you can choose from a variety of tasty dishes Having been properly fed all that is left to do is relax in the hot spring pools that are close to the restaurant. With good changing facilities available you can easily get ready. You can hang out in any of the 6 pools that offer thermal water in a range of temperatures. It is a great way to end an active day and is often seen as a nice moment to share experiences with fellow travelers. Finishing here we will drop you off at your hotel or the place where you parked your car.

Discover a natural paradise of walking trails and 6 hanging bridges on the interpretative nature paths of Mistico Park. Get closer to nature and see the flora and fauna from a more intimate perspective as you get the chance to walk on the forest floor, swing from the branches or soar over the tree canopies like an eagle! Take in the amazing views at Waterfall Bridge, and learn more about the rainforest from a naturalist guide. Hear about the animal life, geography and history of the region, and get some breathtaking views of the volcano, depending on the weather.

Our natural history expert guides will accompany you in discovering the marvelous secrets hidden in this wildlife sanctuary we call rainforest. Having a specialist guide means visitors will acquire vast knowledge of the fauna inhabiting the reserve and will be able to watch several species from the forest canopy, undergrowth, and floor. The company of our guides will help you admire the balance and complexity of the tropical rainforest, and learn about interspecies relationships and their value, as well as the interactions within the ecosystem.

Discover the main attractions of La Fortuna and the Arenal Area on a full-day tour. After hotel pickup, start with a 3.5 km/2 mi hike through rainforest trails of solidified volcanic lava and in the pristine El Silencio Reserve to reach the lookout, the closest viewpoint to the Arenal Volcano. Soak in views of the Arenal Lagoon, the secondary rainforest, and areas devastated by ancient volcanic eruptions. Continue your exploration to the second point of interest, the 70 m (230 ft) high La Fortuna Waterfall. Take a swim or just photograph this waterfall and its splendid surroundings. Stop for a typical lunch in a restaurant near La Fortuna, and then make your way to the Mistico Hanging Bridges Park. Walk along a trail through the rainforest and across the bridge high above the rainforest canopy treetops. Be surrounded by plants and animals that never touch the ground. Follow a 3.1 km/2 mi circuit trail that includes 16 impressive bridges, and 6 hanging and 10 stationary bridges. Let your guide introduce you to local flora and fauna such as spider monkeys, howler monkeys, toucans, colorful hummingbirds, snakes, frogs, lizards, and more.

Explore the Costa Rican jungle from a new perspective with a trip to the Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park. Leave La Fortuna and hike up into the mountains to the hanging bridges. Explore the forest on the bridges, admire local flora and fauna, and take in the panoramic views. Start the tour by taking a hike high up into the mountains on the impressive hanging bridges of the Mistico park. Come close to the abundant flora and fauna present in this area, and cross many hanging bridges that span great lengths of the forest at impressive heights, giving you the best panoramic views of the area. See the Arenal volcano in the distance, admire fields of lava rocks, and gaze at the tropical forest and Arenal Lake. learn from a bilingual guide who can spot wildlife and tell you about the animals you might encounter. Allow the guide to bring the most interesting sights up close with a high-quality telescope and share interesting details about the sights. Spot local wildlife like monkeys, white-nose coatis, sloths, and plenty of birds, frogs, and snakes. Enjoy the comfort of well paved paths with some elevation, but the tour is not too demanding. Take around three hours to complete the forest hike and enjoy traveling along the raised bridges before returning to your hotel or accomodation.

Fortuna Waterfall: Visit the highest waterfall in Arenal and one of the highest waterfalls in Costa Rica, with a height of 140 meters and located in the middle of the tropical rainforest. Your expert guide will take you through the easily accessible trails of the nature reserve and on your way will explain about the types of vegetation and animals that are in the place, when you finally arrive you can take spectacular pictures of the waterfall and take a refreshing swim in the crystal clear river right next to the water curtain. Mistico Hanging Bridges: Explore a natural reserve crossing a series of hanging bridges with maximum heights of 135 meters high and over the treetops of the tropical rainforest in a 2.5 hour tour. Our expert guide will make you live a unique experience, explaining about the vegetation, animals and insects that live in the forest, it is ideal for animal lovers and people who want to know about the nature of the place, sometimes it is possible to see sloths, 3 varieties of monkeys, rodents, snakes, arachnids, mammals and much more. Los Lagos Thermal Spa: We will visit a beautiful Thermal Spa with more than 25 pools with minerals and different temperatures, ideal to relax and enjoy the thermal water, our resort is located right next to the volcano and has one of the best views of the volcano. The water has minerals and rejuvenating properties and unlike many others, you can stay in the water for long periods of time, this place is private and exclusive with more than 25 different pools and therefore you can choose the best place and enjoy it comfortably.

The hanging bridges in the Arenal Volcano Region are a perfect place for travelling the forest comfortably in revitalizing paths full of nature and wildlife. A professional and bilingual tour guide will navigate this wonderful hike through the rainforest and across hanging bridges. The trail is well marked and there is a 3.2 km of trails in total, which allows comfortably enjoying the Rain forest. With a majestic Arenal Volcano right in front, you can admire its beauty and the wonderful forest that surrounds it, as well as this reserve populated with thousands of species that inhabit this reservation, trees, flowers, plants, insects, mammals, reptiles, frogs and many others live in an ecosystem in perfect balance. This tour is a great option for families, older adults or couples who want to enjoy a closer experience through the rainforest in Costa Rica.