What makes the Arenal Mistico Hanging Bridges ideal for birdwatching?

The Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park provides a unique vantage point, allowing exploration of the rainforest canopy from 15 suspended bridges. This eye-level perspective maximizes sightings of over 200 resident bird species in their natural habitat.

What bird species might I spot on the Arenal birdwatching tour?

With the aid of a specialized spotting scope and an expert guide, participants may observe species such as jacamar, motmot, chestnut mandibled toucan, keel-billed toucan, ant birds, and various hummingbirds.

What is included in the Arenal birdwatching tour and what should I bring?

The tour includes round-trip transportation from your local hotel, a professional bilingual guide, and trail entrance fees. Guests should bring sturdy shoes (no sandals), a camera, binoculars, and rain gear.

Birdwatching Guided Tour at Arenal Mistico Hanging Bridges

Arenal ・ Arenal Zone 2 ・ Arenal Zone 3

From

$125

Per Person

Overall

90%

101 Guest

Ratings

Good to Know

Elevate your birdwatching experience at the Arenal Mistico Hanging Bridges, an ornithological paradise home to over 200 distinct species. This specialized half-day tour offers a rare eye-level perspective of the rainforest canopy from suspended bridges, maximizing sightings and photography opportunities. Led by an expert bilingual naturalist guide, the immersive adventure includes round-trip transportation, park entrance fees, and a professional birding guide.

While the Arenal Volcano area is better known for the iconic volcano, hot springs and adventure, this is an amazing birdwatching destination if you know where and when to look. Not only do we know where and when to look, but we will also set you up with a professional birdwatching guide for this morning excursion.

The tour takes place early in the morning at the Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park. The park is located out of town, near Lake Arenal and also close to the boundary of Arenal Volcano National Park. This is an area with plenty of secondary rainforest, which provides valuable habitat to over 200 species of birds.

The tour will take you through the groomed trails which cover a few kilometers. Along the path, there are 15 hanging bridges which will allow you to explore the rainforest canopy for a birds eye view of the rainforest treetops.

Your bilingual guide will have a specialized spotting scope for up close observation. With a little luck and cooperation from Mother Nature you may spot species such as jacamar, motmot, chestnut mandibled toucan, keel-billed toucan, ant birds, hummingbirds and more.

This enlightening tour includes round trip transportation from your local area hotel. It lasts approximately four hours including transportation, though this is subject to change based on many factors. In addition to transportation the tour also includes guide and trail entrance fees.

Highlights

Birdwatching tour with specialized guide
The tour takes place at the Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges which allows you to explore from the ground and in the canopy

What to Bring

Sturdy shoes, camera, binoculars, rain gear. Not will be allowed to enter in the trails of Hanging Bridges with sandals or shoes that leave bare foot, you will need to bring shoes appropriate like tennis or shoes that cover by complete the feet.

Includes

Transportation, guide, and trail entrances.

Location and Availability

Available in: Arenal, Arenal Zone 2, Arenal Zone 3

Tour Times

06:00

Tour Type

Birding
Canopy Bridges

Location

Lattitude: N 10° 29' 16.73" (10.487981)
Longitude: W 84° 45' 13.27" (-84.753685)

Recent Reviews

Overall

90%

Expectations

88%

Experience

90%

Guides

95%

Logistics

94%

Value

92%

3/2/2026

Guide was wonderful.

2/23/2026

Guide at the Mystico Hanging Bridges was extremely knowlegable and interesting

2/18/2026

Guide was very knowledgeable.

Call us if you want to see more reviews.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the Arenal Mistico Hanging Bridges ideal for birdwatching?: The Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park provides a unique vantage point, allowing exploration of the rainforest canopy from 15 suspended bridges. This eye-level perspective maximizes sightings of over 200 resident bird species in their natural habitat.
What bird species might I spot on the Arenal birdwatching tour?: With the aid of a specialized spotting scope and an expert guide, participants may observe species such as jacamar, motmot, chestnut mandibled toucan, keel-billed toucan, ant birds, and various hummingbirds.
What is included in the Arenal birdwatching tour and what should I bring?: The tour includes round-trip transportation from your local hotel, a professional bilingual guide, and trail entrance fees. Guests should bring sturdy shoes (no sandals), a camera, binoculars, and rain gear.
How long does the Arenal Mistico Hanging Bridges birdwatching tour last?: The birdwatching tour at Arenal Mistico Hanging Bridges lasts approximately four hours, including transportation. This duration is subject to change based on various factors.