Explore the
Costa Rican Rainforest

General Information

Arenal Hanging Bridges is a private reserve, which complies with the National Protected Forest Laws. We wish to encourage our visitors to appreciate the beauties of this protected rain forest. It is our responsibility to control and regulate the behavior of our visitors in order to diminish the impact on the fragile flora and fauna; this is why we have to insist that you observe the following regulations:

  • It is forbidden to abandon the trails anywhere inside the reserve.
  • It is absolutely prohibited to hunt or collect samples of plants or animals within the reserve. Disturbing the wildlife or the use of any type or cutting tool to clear a path, or to damage in any way plants or animals will be sanctioned according to Costa Rica’s Wildlife Protection Laws.
  • Please do not carry radios, and maintain a low voice so as not to disturb the animals or the other visitors.
  • Even though all the bridges have been designed to support impressive amounts of weight, a maximum of 25 people of aprox. 220 pounds will be allowed at any one time is each bridge, in order to comply with the strict safety margins established for the Arenal Hanging Bridges.
  • It is strictly forbidden to jump, swing or run in any of the bridges.
  • Entry into the reserve is at the individuals own risk. Arenal Hanging Bridges can not being legally responsible for injuries occurring while at the reserve. Your registry at the entrance indicates your acceptance of the conditions stated herein.
  • Smoking is allowed only in the parking area.