Cloudbridge Nature Reserve

Aahhh...is this heaven? I have never seen such beautiful nature. The plants are so gorgeous, & the forest looks like God hired a gardener! He's the ultimate Artist. Small fee to enter. Rocky road as you approach...we paid a private parqueo & walked the rocky stretch to enter Cloud Bridge. You can also enter Chirripo National Park very close to the entrance of the Nature Center.

This was definitely worth the drive. It’s a single lane through small mountain towns and a big part of the experience. 4x4 not necessary but helpful. The nature preserve was incredible. The quiet sounds of the cloud forest, the beauty of the trees, mosses and other growing things. And the sound and sights of the animals made this a great getaway from the beach. The trails were challenging but fulfilling. Highly recommended.

Saw lots of birds, and emerald tuocanet perched in the tree by out cabinet. Lots of birds and butterflies stopped by. We saw white faced monkeys on our hike. They have a lovely garden on the property and also right in front of our cabin. The cabin had hot water and a washing machine.

So beautiful with great hiking trails! Perfect alternative if you’re not quite up for summiting Chirripó. I really recommend doing a tour here if you’re interested in nature. We did the bird tour organised through Cloudbridge and our guide Oscar was a great spotter, super enthusiastic and very knowledgable about all the plants, animals and birds in the area.

The drive up has some very tight roads that were made less treacherous with 4x4 and high clearance. A sedan is doable, but I wouldn't do it. The parking can be really tight, so I recommend using the first overflow that you encounter. The hikes are well-marked, and just a little challenging for people who aren't in great shape. If you're hale & hearty, it's a piece of cake. Wear good hiking shoes with ankle support. Anything less is doable but hazardous. Bring plenty of water, and a few light snacks. We encountered a few biting insects; nothing crazy, but some repellent is recommended. Sunscreen is a good idea, although the canopy prevents the worst sun exposure. You cannot swim here. The main entrance has potable water and a decent bathroom. The hike to the cloud bridge is about 2 hours unless you're not gawking at all.

The road up to the nature reserve was really rough, and it definitely needs a 4x4, but once we got there, it was worth it. On a Saturday morning, there were only a few other hikers, and we mostly had the place to ourselves. Anthony at the visitor center was friendly and knowledgeable and helped us plan our route. Grab one of the walking sticks by the visitor center. They're helpful on the steep, slippery parts of the trails. The small loop close to the visitor center was my favorite part, and it was good for kids. The trails are clearly marked and well maintained. This is a hidden gem, and I'm sure we'll be back.

Beautiful setting,at the start good facilities. Helpful staff. Walking sticks provided ,and very useful to navigate the walks . Beautiful views . Be prepared for ups and downs . Waterfalls are plentiful and super amazing . Well worth the visit.😎

We had a guided walk through Cloudbridge with Ken. He was very knowledgeable about the history of Cloudbridge and what they are trying to achieve there. The climb up is steep but Ken went at a good pace for our group. The climb was definitely worth it and there were some fabulous views from the top. We had a really good time and it really brought home what can be done to attract wildlife back into an area that had completely cleared for pasture. Definitely worth the trip.