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Arenal Hanging Bridges

A walk along trails and suspended bridges that reveals the rainforest from a wider, quieter, and brighter perspective
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
  • Confirmation with your concierge
  • Certified expert guides
We’ll coordinate it with your current reservation or room.

About this experience

Some routes invite you to discover the forest at a different scale. Arenal Hanging Bridges offers exactly that: a walk along trails and suspended bridges that leads into the rainforest canopy and allows you to observe natural life from a distinct, open, and quiet perspective.

Along approximately 3.2 kilometers, the experience crosses 16 bridges — 10 fixed and 6 suspended — rising between 21 and 55 meters above the forest floor. Throughout the route, a naturalist guide accompanies the walk and helps interpret the richness of the surroundings, from birds and mammals to details of the vegetation that inhabits the different layers of the forest. On clear days, the silhouette of Arenal Volcano appears in the distance as part of the landscape. From Chachagua Rainforest Hotel, the concierge team can help incorporate this outing into a personalized itinerary, according to the pace of the trip, the interest in nature observation, and the type of experience each guest wishes to prioritize.

Mistico Park, La Fortuna

7:20 AM / 1:30 PM

Bilingual guide

5 years old

Highlights

  • Location: Mistico Park, La Fortuna
  • Main experience: Rainforest walk with hanging bridges
  • Route: Approximately 3.2 km / 2 miles
  • Circuit structure: 16 bridges in total
  • Distribution: 10 fixed bridges and 6 hanging bridges
  • Height of the suspended bridges: Between 21 and 55 meters / 69 to 180 feet
  • Level: Easy to moderate
  • Previous experience: Not required
  • Ideal for: Travelers who want to observe the forest from the canopy and walk guided nature trails
  • Wildlife sightings: Possible along the route, though not guaranteed

Your day, step by step

7:20 AM | Departure from the hotel toward La Fortuna
The day begins with a მშვიდ and unhurried departure from Chachagua Rainforest Hotel toward Mistico Park. Along the way, the landscape gradually opens into a morning shaped by rainforest stillness, soft light, and a deeper sense of connection with nature.
7:50 AM | Arrival at the park and preparation for the walk
Upon arrival, the setting immediately introduces the atmosphere of the rainforest. This first moment allows time to settle in, hear the guide’s initial orientation, and prepare to experience the landscape with a more attentive and contemplative gaze.
8:00 AM | Beginning of the walk along rainforest trails
The experience begins along trails surrounded by humidity, filtered light, and natural sounds. At this hour, the forest feels especially fresh and alive, creating the ideal rhythm for an immersive and gently paced walk.
8:40 AM | Crossing the suspended bridges above the canopy
As the walk continues, the hanging bridges bring the experience into a different scale. From above, the forest reveals itself with greater breadth and quietness, offering a luminous perspective shaped by height, silence, and layered green horizons.
9:20 AM | Wildlife observation, forest interpretation, and open views
Throughout this part of the circuit, the naturalist guide helps reveal details of the vegetation and possible wildlife sightings that might otherwise go unnoticed. On clear days, the silhouette of Arenal Volcano may also appear in the distance, naturally woven into the wider landscape.
10:00 AM | End of the experience and return to the hotel
The walk comes to a close with a light and lingering sense of having moved through the forest from a more intimate and elevated perspective. From Chachagua Rainforest Hotel, this experience can be seamlessly incorporated into a personalized itinerary, depending on each guest’s pace and interest in nature, observation, and soft adventure.

What's included

  • Air-conditioned vehicle transportation
  • Professional bilingual guide
  • Park entrance fee
  • Fruit
  • Bottled water

What to pack

  • Comfortable clothing
  • Hiking or walking shoes
  • Binoculars
  • Camera
  • Sun protection
  • Insect repellent
  • Rain jacket or poncho

Design your trip with the concierge

Want to combine this adventure with hot springs, gastronomy, and nights in the jungle? Our team creates a personalized itinerary at your pace.

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Frequently Asked Questions

It is a guided walk along rainforest trails that includes crossing fixed and hanging bridges, allowing you to observe vegetation and wildlife from different levels of the ecosystem.
No. It is an accessible experience for travelers without previous experience, as long as they feel comfortable walking on natural trails and elevated crossings.
One of its main attractions is the chance to move through the forest canopy across suspended bridges, with a wide perspective of the landscape and, in certain conditions, views of Arenal Volcano in the distance.
Yes, it is possible to observe different species of flora and fauna along the route with the support of a naturalist guide. However, since this is wildlife in its natural environment, sightings cannot be guaranteed.
Yes. Chachagua Rainforest Hotel’s concierge team can guide each guest to incorporate this experience into a broader itinerary, smoothly and personally.
The total duration may vary depending on the departure time and the pace of the walk, but the experience generally unfolds over several hours, including transportation, the guided walk, and the return to the hotel. The concierge team can help confirm the approximate timing according to each guest’s itinerary.

Experience route

From the starting point to the place where the experience unfolds.

Starting Point
Chachagua Rainforest Hotel · lobby pickup
Destination
Arenal Hanging Bridges
Transfer
included
Departure
7:20 AM / 1:30 PM

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