Thinking of the people who come to La Fortuna for a limited time, or who simple want to take good advantage of there time in the area, we have designed this alternative to show you the main attractive places around the volcano.

There is no doubt that our forests is one of them, therefore we will first visit “Arenal Hanging Bridges” to walk through a trail crossing the forest and bridges that allow you to see plants and trees from high above, as well as animals. If you prefer, you can change this activity for “Ecocentro Danaus”; a reserve of forest naturally regenerated and with a conservation program.

This is one of the most amazing places of Costa Rica, without a doubt. Magnificent turquoise blue waters together with all the nature that surrounds it make of Rio Celeste a place to admire.

Located at the skirts of the Tenorio Volcano, this river, unique in the country, astounds its visitors with its beauty. A circuit trail of 7 kilometers will take us along the forest, going through places of interest as are the “Teñideros” or dyers, which is the places where the river acquires this different color because of a chemical reaction.

Besides that , we will visit “Las Ollas” which are fumaroles filled with mud and we will also go to a hot water spring.

Hanging bridges Forest reserve comprises 243 hectares of protected forest. It is ideal for hikers who would like to admire the characteristics of the tropical rain forest.

On a trail of 3.1 kilometers you will go through very impressive bridges, some of them suspended over the forest. The bridges have different lengths and heights. They were made with the intention of assessing the flora and fauna from a different perspective since you go through different levels of the forest.

864 are the species of birds that can be seen all over the Costa Rican territory and more than 340 can be found around the Arenal Volcano area. That is why, for bird watching lovers, this is a privileged place to visit and discover.

Certified guides with ample knowledge on the subject and with specialized equipment for observation will guide you through trails near the volcano to identify toucans, parrots, oropendolas, tanagers, to mention only a few.

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