Nice walk in a beautiful parc, a lots of birds a few lizards and loos of monkeys. The bridges are great . The only thing we miss was the water what should be included...
Guide was very good. Even in pouring rain, he still managed to find some unusual species (including a leafturner) and got me some lifers. He also found a cool viper snake we would have missed.
Our tour guide was DONALD; he was fantastic. He could mimic a birdcall perfectly and his expertise at identifying the sound, identifying which tree it came from and locating the actual bird was truly impressive. I'm not a birdwatcher, but my spouse is, and this is the first birdwatching tour I've ever done. It was truly THRILLING, and we've gone zip lining, whitewater rafting, sloth sighting, etc all on this trip so far - but this was our favorite activity.
Christian was a fountain of knowledge and a delightful tour guide. We saw flora and fauna we never would have seen without his expert eye. It’s clear this man loves his work! Mucho gracias
We had an amazing tour!! We would not have seen most of the birds & wildlife without our guide Gabriel- he is extremely knowledgeable about all the species of birds as well as the other wildlife, plants & trees, mushrooms, snakes, bugs etc. We also had the whole park nearly to ourselves for almost the whole tour. A few highlights were motmots, coati, spider monkeys were in the trees right over our heads, eyelash viper, and many many species of birds. We walked with pauses to look at various birds etc for about 3 hours. The paths were mostly smooth & easy to walk on. We walked about 8000 steps - he had us decide from a couple of map options our preference & we chose one with more bridges- which was fun & gave spectacular views.
There is significant up & down hills. One in our family group leaned on a railing & got bit or stung by a bb ant (not a bullet ant but still painful). It's the real rainforest experience. The drive is about 30 minutes from LaFortuna. The bridges themselves sway a bit and bounce up & down. Originally some family members in their 80's one with cane use were going to go, and this would not be a good choice for those with mobility issues, unable to walk a few miles etc. They decided not to go. There are motor scooters that we saw near the entrance but I am.not sure where they are able to go. I'd call or reach out before doing that. It didn't seem like they would work on the trails or bridges but definitely inquire.
This was truly a must see and a real rainforest experience. Well worth the tour.
Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park
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Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges is an ideal place for lovers of wildlife and natural landscapes.
Entrance fee is required.
Tickets are discounted for students and free for children.
Wear appropriate clothing for the jungle, including long sleeves and pants.
Open-toe shoes and sandals are not permitted.
Do not stray off the path or seek close interaction with wildlife.
Reservations are required.
Bring water, sun protection, and insect repellent.
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