Private Guided Tour of Heliconias Hanging Bridges
This tour is at Heliconias Hanging Bridges, part of the Heliconias Rainforest Lodge property in Bijagua.
Perched on a hill, it borders the lush Tenorio Volcano National Park and has distant views of Lake Nicaragua. It’s a more rustic and off-the-beaten path location than most hanging bridges in Costa Rica, making for a really cool experience.
A private guide will lead you along the property’s well maintained trails. The hike is easy to moderate (about 2.5 km/1.5 miles) and brings you through dense, primary rainforest (never been cut down). There are some steps and inclines for a bit of exercise but nothing too intense.
Along the way, you will cross three hanging bridges, each about 312 feet (95 meters) long and 100 feet (30 meters) high. These give an amazing perspective of the rainforest canopy from above. The bridges sway a little but are very sturdy, with large metal cables.
During the hike, your guide will point out interesting plants and animals.
We have been a couple of times and have seen a large troop of white faced monkeys, toucans, Crested guans (large turkey-like birds), butterflies, lizards, a snake, and many different kinds of unique insects.
We even learned about a special fruit tree that is the favorite of the Baird’s Tapir. Tapirs are the largest land mammals in Central America and are sometimes spotted on the property.
The guides that we work with are locals in the area who are experts in the flora and fauna of the tropical rainforest.
Cost: $84 per person adults. $53 per person children ages 6-11. Rates plus 13% tax. Free for children 5 and under.
Offered: 8:00 a.m. or 2:00 p.m.
Duration: 2.5 hours (approximate)
Includes: Bilingual naturalist guide with spotting scope and entrance fee.
Transportation is not included but can be arranged for an additional charge. Provide your hotel or vacation rental location when making your booking and we will email you with the price in advance.
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