Puentes Colgantes Arenal, Mistico Park

WORTH THE PRICE, we saw three different snakes, staff were very friendly and helpful showing us things we wouldn’t have seen on our own. The extra hike you can do gives you 360 degree views. Wear proper footwear. Wasn’t overly busy and we were able to enjoy every bridge without other groups around. The vegetation is amazing here. We saw so many birds, plants and animals. They even gave us a 20% discount without even asking. A must see in la Fortuna area. The road to get there is also wild and a fun experience in its own right.

Had a great guided hike with Christopher! This was our 2nd guided trip through Mistico, the first being 10 years ago. He was very thorough/detailed oriented and at the same time, kept the tour moving along at a pace that kept the kids engaged. HIGHLY recommend a guided walk. Of all the unique things we saw this trip - several different unique birds, snakes, glass frog, tree cutter ants, sloth, crab, tarantula, hummingbirds, an anole (not like one back in Florida, but a huge one), I would have spotted the hummingbirds without him and none of the others. I saw a comment about not getting a guide and following the crowds to see things. Personally, I don't like mooching off other people's willingness to pay for a guided trip and I like to go early in the AM and beat all the crowds! It's definitely the best time to see wildlife on top of that. We felt like we had the place to ourselves while we were on the trail and when we exited the trail, multiple parking lots had filled that were empty when we arrived. HIGHLY recommend the first time slot for the guided tour!

Really cool experience. Obviously a tourist trap, but I think it's one worth the money and experience, though maybe we were lucky in that there weren't crowds cause we showed up after a rainstorm just before it closed. The hike is pretty easy, even in the pouring rain, and the views and fantastic, especially as you go across the swinging bridges! Hopefully you don't get sea sick! Fun for all ages

We had an amazing time at the Mistico park. Our female guide was very friendly and knew a lot about the flor and fauna. Considering there was quite a bit of rain at the beginning, we were fortunate enough to see one monkey, one sloth, a viper, and more! Highly recommend the guided tour and please don't be a jerk and tag along a guided tour. We had a group following us which was annoying to say the least. If you want the full experience, pay the extra $ is my advice. The bridges have breathtaking views. Personally, I'm terrified of heights and I survived. They have even made a part of the trail accessible to scooter wheelchairs which I thought was very considerate. The drive up is steep but well worth it. On your way back, make the stop at the side of the road to try the food truck and the man serving coconut water. More furry friends roaming around there my the side of the river. Make sure you bring a rain jacket and proper running shoes. Surprisingly there were not very many mosquitos. A camera with a zoomx20 is recommended as some of the animals are far away.

We did a guided tour. Loved the tour! The guide was very knowledgeable about the park and animals and expert at spotting animals. Covering the whole tour involves a lot of walking, so make sure to have sturdy comfortable footwear and water.

The online booking process was straightforward and efficient. We had to reschedule our visit due to a road closure caused by an accident, and the team managed the change seamlessly — really accommodating and helpful. In hindsight, I wouldn’t recommend paying extra for a guide. If you take your time and follow the flow of visitors, you’ll still see plenty of wildlife, as groups tend to gather quickly wherever animals are spotted. There’s also an observatory about ten minutes’ drive away that’s well worth a visit. It’s roughly half the price, far less crowded, and we ended up seeing more animals there in a quieter, more natural setting. It does feel a little odd that so many sightings happen right beside the main paths — it makes the experience seem somewhat orchestrated rather than spontaneous. Overall, this is an enjoyable outing that lasts around two hours, but in my view, it’s a little overrated. Great for families with children, but if your time is limited, there are other activities in the area that offer a more authentic connection with nature.

Very beautiful park , it’s just 10 mins off the main highway. The park has ample Parking and easy access to the park . No wait time to purchase the tickets. The staff said it’s 2 hours long walk but we finished the whole loop in an hour and a half. Covering magnificent 6 hanging bridges and about 10 fixed ones . They don’t give any map to follow but tell to take the picture of the map , which was weird considering the tickets aren’t cheap. The tallest hanging bridge was at about 150 ft with the most stunning views of the rainforest, the waterfall and lush greenery. We really enjoyed walking and looking at the amazing trees and flora . It was a rainy day that day but the shaded trees kept us dry most of the time. Very well kept and beautifully maintained. They have a restaurant and washrooms at the entrance of the park .

Nice park and easy hike. We had a toddler with us without any carrier and easily completed the trail in less than 3 hours. We chose the self walking without a guide to keep our own pace and for that we did not see that many animals only lizards, bees, ants and snakes. Both paths and the hanging bridges are wide enough and safe. The waterfall is small but really nice spot for pictures. Overall experience was very nice and can recommend for families with very young kids.