Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park
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CeLynn Siemons
"There are 16 bridges, of which, 6 are hanging bridges up in the forest canopy. The largest bridge, Tayra Bridge, is roughly 368 feet long and 79 feet off the ground. The tallest bridge is Waterfall Bridge, which is 300 feet long and 148 feet tall. One of the bridges provides incredible views of Arenal Volcano. It is suggested you take 2.5 hours to explore with a guide, or 1.5 hours to explore on your own. If you own a pair of binoculars, absolutely bring them! If you choose a guided tour, the guides will set up a monocular and point it at the wildlife they spot for you. Wildlife you may encounter include howler monkeys swinging from the trees, hummingbirds, poison dart frogs, yellow vipers, and an array of other snakes and tropical bird species. Move slowly so you don't miss anything! There are four main trails in the park, be sure to take a stroll down all of them to experience the diverse rainforest environments. Visitors are required to wear footwear that completely covers their feet. "
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Taylor Blair
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"A hike through the Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park in sunny weather is a perfect way to spend several hours viewing and photographing the area’s natural beauty. Here are some things to know before you go:
- Entrance fee is $28 adults, $18 teens, $23 seniors & kids are free
- + $15 dollars for a guided tour
- 2.5 mile hike with 6 hanging bridges
- Views of Arenal Volcano on a clear day
- Most of the trail is handicap accessible with access to 6 fixed bridges and 2 hanging bridges
- Plan to spend about two hours here and reserve your time spot in advance
- I recommend coming early for a higher chance of seeing wildlife and less crowds
- Transportation is available to and from resorts located in La Fortuna
- They offer additional excursions like horse back riding, bird watching, and guided night walks "
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Kyla Morris
"For yet another breathtaking perspective of the jungle, stop by Mistico Hanging Bridges. Within the park, you’ll wind along a 2.7 km (1.7 miles) trail through the dense forest and across six hanging bridges floating amongst the treetops. You’ll get incredible views of the rainforest throughout the park- from the enormous leaves dangling right overhead on the bridge to the jungle floor up to 45 meters (or 148 feet) below!
You also have a chance of seeing wildlife here, like howler monkeys, sloths, and even tarantulas- while we unfortunately saw very little critters during our visit, we could hear the beautiful sounds of wildlife all around us!
Entrance fee and operating hours: Tickets into Mistico Hanging Bridges start at $26/person and the park is open every day from 6 AM to 4 PM. "
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