San Carlos Trip Overview
The Hanging Bridges Forest Reserve covers an area of 243 hectares (600 acres) of protected forest. This adventure is ideal for those who want to take in the characteristics and beauty of the tropical rainforest on foot.
The 3.1 km (2 mi.) circuit trail will cross 15 impressive bridges, some suspended over the forest canopy and others, which are stationary. The bridges have different lengths and altitudes and were designed to offer different perspectives from which to observe the flora and fauna, as you pass through several levels of the forest. From the bridges, you will have views of the treetops making it easier to locate animals and birds.
The topography of the terrain is relatively simple with some short slopes, suitable for all ages and ability levels. Some of the animals that we may observe in this type of forest are 3 different species of monkeys, multiple species of birds, snakes, peccaries, and frogs, among others.
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Additional Info
Duration: 4 hours
Starts: San Carlos, Costa Rica
Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> Hiking & Camping
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What to Expect When Visiting San Carlos, Provincia de Alajuela, Costa Rica
The Hanging Bridges Forest Reserve covers an area of 243 hectares (600 acres) of protected forest. This adventure is ideal for those who want to take in the characteristics and beauty of the tropical rainforest on foot.
The 3.1 km (2 mi.) circuit trail will cross 15 impressive bridges, some suspended over the forest canopy and others, which are stationary. The bridges have different lengths and altitudes and were designed to offer different perspectives from which to observe the flora and fauna, as you pass through several levels of the forest. From the bridges, you will have views of the treetops making it easier to locate animals and birds.
The topography of the terrain is relatively simple with some short slopes, suitable for all ages and ability levels. Some of the animals that we may observe in this type of forest are 3 different species of monkeys, multiple species of birds, snakes, peccaries, and frogs, among others.
Itinerary
The Hanging bridges forest reserve comprises 243 hectares (600 acres) of protected forest. It is ideal for hikers who would like to discover and admire the unique characteristics of the tropical rainforest.
On the 3.1-kilometer (1.9 miles) circuit you will go across 15 impressive bridges, some of them
suspended over the forest, and others stationary. The bridges have different lengths and heights and
were made with the intention of accessing the flora and fauna from different perspectives as you go
through the different levels of the forest.
From these bridges, you will have great views from the heights of the forest’s canopy making it easier
to spot birds and animals. The topography of the terrain is relatively easy with some short inclines,
making this tour apt for all types of people.
Some of the animals that inhabit this type of forest include
three species of monkeys, multiple species of birds, serpents, wild boars, frogs, and more.
Stop At:
• Ecoterra Costa Rica, Arenal Volcano National Park, La Fortuna de San Carlos Costa Rica
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