From San José: Monteverde Hanging Bridges Day Trip

Your tour begins in the morning when you get picked up from your accommodation in San José. Then travel towards the northern part of the country on a very scenic drive, with great views of beautiful mountain ranges, local towns and farms, and the Pacific coast.

On the way to Monteverde, enjoy multiple stops. Learn about local fruits at the largest fruit stand of the country. Explore a place where several monkeys are normally observed in the wild at a very close range. Photograph amazing landscapes from a lookout point.

Once in Monteverde, savor a delicious lunch and then proceed to do the amazing hanging bridges tour in the cloud forest. Hike with your guide for two to three hours, admiring the beauties of this rare ecosystem and searching for the local wildlife, including monkeys, emerald toucans, coatimundis, and the rare resplendent quetzal, the most beautiful bird of Costa Rica. This hike is approximately 3km (1.9 miles) long and is mostly on flat terrain with a few mild climbs. 

At the end of your hike, enjoy of the amazing hummingbird gallery, where you will be able to observe a large number of species native to the highlands of Costa Rica. Late in the afternoon, return to your accommodation in San José or to your accommodation in central Monteverde.