The bridges make it more interesting and give different views than you would get from just a regular trail. Chances of taking pictures from hanging bridges are unique. Arenal and Monteverde are two of Costa Rica's most popular destinations, each showcasing a piece of what makes the country so unique and so beautiful. My wife and I went here without a guide and saw all kinds of birds. The dew-laden leaves and the vibrant green mosses of the Monteverde Cloud Forest and Santa Elena Reserve are something out of a story complete with fairies, Ents and maybe Ewoks, (depending on your canon). Hostels and affordably priced hotels are available in the town center of each location: La Fortuna in Arenal and Santa Elena in Monteverde. And there you have it, the perfect 5 day Arenal and Monteverde itinerary.
However, both destinations have extreme canopy tours with spectacular views.If there was a soundtrack for Monteverde, it would surely include Led Zepplin's Misty Mountain Hop. Must not have been paying attention.

How can you compare the mists of the Monteverde cloud forest to the cooled magma of the Arenal Volcano?

It's hard to imagine the peaks of those mountains without tufts of white clouds. $50pp (included water & juice, pick up, return) was well worth it.I really enjoyed this our guide was very knowledgeable.We almost didn't go with a guide but we were glad we did. Only draw back is that you do need to know there is a gradual climb involved in getting to each bridge as each one is a little harder.

This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLCReview tags are currently only available for English language reviews.This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLCThis review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLCThis review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLCThis review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLCThis review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLCCommonly searched for in Arenal Volcano National ParkI just got back from the Arenal hanging bridges and LOVED IT. Hanging Bridges - Monteverde or Arenal. Arenal has its share of rainforest including hikes to a lagoon atop on extinct volcano and a hanging bridge tour, but it neither compares to Monteverde. These ecosystems have different plants and wildlife. Central America ; Costa Rica ; Province of Alajuela ; Arenal Volcano National Park ; Things to do in Arenal Volcano National Park ; Arenal Hanging Bridges; Search.
One thing to mention, there isn't anywhere to purchase or get water on the trails. Monteverde has better public transportation and is easier to get around for travelers without rental vehicles. Also, no guide is necessary unless you just want to learn random plant/wildlife info. Tours at both destinations offer pick-up from your hotel.Both Monteverde and Arenal offer comparably priced hotels that include budget and luxury accommodations. Last reply was Thu, 21 Aug 2008 11:40:13 +0000. There are six bridges in total, the longest of which spans some 984 feet. The hike is great, we saw monkeys, mackaw's, etc. Hanging bridges in Arenal. But the beauty of the grounds out weighs that.This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of This site uses cookies to improve your experience, to enhance site security and to show you personalised advertising. If you have to choose one set of bridges to go on.....pick this one! Thorn Tree forum Interest forums Kids To Go. Print whole topic. Best Hanging Bridges In Costa Rica: Comparing 4 In Arenal And Monteverde. The Canopies (Treetops) holds more than 80% of the species. Perfect to bring the kids! Arenal Hanging Bridges are located in the Rainforest and Monteverde's are in the Cloudforest. But with only a week or two off for vacation, decisions must be made.Arenal Volcano's nightly show of spewing magma has seen its last act (at least for the moment), but the heat still percolates aquifers at the volcano's base,  shooting up through the earth forming Arenal's famous natural hot springs. These cost anywhere from $100-180 depending on what activities you do. Enjoy!! Show all posts for this topic. Jesus, of course, pointed everything out. Eagle tours picked us up at the hotel with Jesus as our guide. ! First of all....we went around 2:30pm and we were literally the only two people in the entire park! For 3 hours 5 of us learned about the symbiotic and parasitic life of trees, plants and animals, saw poisonous frogs, snakes, a toucan & macaw and lots of heliconias & epiphytes - in other words, the life of the forest. howlers were very active! These bridges offer the best/highest views of any of the bridges I went on in Monteverde or Arenal. Send as an e-mail. Sky Trek has hanging bridges and an aerial tram. No one else was there. COVID-19 Update: To limit the spread of the coronavirus, attractions may be closed or have partial closures. It's only Arenal though, that has the access to three different rivers for whitewater rafting plus Lake Arenal, where you can spend your day fishing, kayaking, wakeboarding or learning to Stand Up Paddle. Enter custom title (optional) This topic is locked. Look on at the majesty of Arenal Volcano's near-perfect cone while sweltering in the heat of its fury among several of the area's hot spring resorts including Baldi, Tabacon, Ecotermales and The Springs.Both Arenal and Monteverde have a variety of tours and activities to fill your days. Canopy tours should be done in Monteverde. Having a guide makes all the difference. It's safe to say that between the two, they offer the best zip lining tours in the country. Alberto kept a good pace and was very informative. Night hike tours lead visitors through the forest looking for some of the country's bizarre and beautiful nocturnal wildlife like kinkajous, sloths, agoutis, armadillos, blue-crowned motmots, orange-kneed tarantulas and more.Arenal has more paved roads and is easier to get around if you're renting a car or planning to stay at your hotel. I read the reviews on here about people not seeing any wildlife while on the trails and actually laughed out loud. Bring a camera as there will be NUMEROUS priceless photo ops on this tour! I am not listing this as a negative, just a heads up. - See 1,765 traveller reviews, 1,554 candid photos, and great deals for Arenal Volcano National Park, Costa Rica, at Tripadvisor.

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