About: A lesser known hiking area with about 4 kilometers of trails, ranging in difficulty for you to choose from. Along one of the trails are some interactive questions for kids to enjoy. There is a little playhouse with some educational games and toys for young children. You will likely see a lot of wildlife….
Category: Monteverde
Aguti Reserve
About: There are a lot of trails going up the mountain. You can do it guided or self-guided. It is a much lesser known hiking location and therefore not as crowded as other places. You will see a lot of wildlife. Province: Puntarenas Starting from: Monteverde Time to reach from starting location: 5 minutes Time…
Monteverde Hanging Bridges
Options for hanging bridges in Monteverde:
Sky Adventures Monteverde Hanging Bridges
Note: There are two Sky Adventures locations: Arenal and Monteverde. They offer similar activities but there are some differences in what tours they offer. Make sure you book the right one. Also, the climates are different, making the experience at each one unique. About: This is an easy trail that crosses 6 bridges in the…
Selvatura Hanging Bridges
About: This is a 3 kilometer trail through the cloud forest that crosses 8 bridges. The bridges are very stable and of varying heights and lengths. Tours are self-guided with the option of hiring a guide. The trail is easy and can be done quickly. However you will want to take your time to better…
El Tigre Waterfalls Hanging Bridges
About: A long hike (8 kilometers) through 4 waterfalls and 10 bridges. The hike is self-guided. Option to horseback ride or 4×4 safari ride the last 3 kilometers so that you only have to hike 5 kilometers. This option includes lunch. Province: Puntarenas Starting from: Monteverde Time to reach from starting location: 28 minutes Time…
100% Aventura Hanging Bridges
About: There are 8 hanging bridges and 3 kilometers of trails. The tour guide is included and provides plenty of information and help spotting wildlife. There is an optional tree climbing experience where you can climb through the inside of a ficus tree. You will see plenty of wildlife including mammals, birds, and insects. Province:…
Monteverde Food Tours
Options for food tours in Monteverde:
La Bella Tica Coffee Tour
About: A small family-run coffee farm that offers an interactive, educational tour with the owners. You’ll learn about the entire process of making coffee from bean to cup, of course tasting the coffee as well as other local products like fruit and sugar cane juice. Province: Puntarenas Starting from: Monteverde Time to reach from starting…
El Trapiche Coffee, Chocolate, and Sugar Cane Tour
About: This is an in-depth tour about coffee, sugar cane, and chocolate. It is a family business and almost everyone who works there is part of the family. They are very informative. You will get to participate in the sugar cane making process, and try samples at various stages of all 3 processes. You also…