1. Sky Walk Monteverde Hanging Bridges:
The best option for families with young children and mobile-impaired users.
The Sky Walk Monteverde Hanging Bridges offer the only 100% paved nature trail with two loops featuring six hanging bridges. There is a short loop that takes about 1 hour, perfect for those who can’t walk much, and a larger one for those who have 2 hours to spend with nature. Both loops converge at what happens to be the largest hanging bridge in Costa Rica, a massive 236-meter (775-foot) bridge with fantastic panoramic views. The well-marked, easy trail is doable on a wheelchair or baby strollers. The entrance fee does not include a tour guide, but you can add one as an extra when booking online.
2. Selvatura Monteverde Hanging Bridges:
The best option for nature lovers and avid hikers.
Located at the highest point of the Monteverde cloud forest, the Selvatura Monteverde Hanging Bridges experience features the best views and an intimate connection with the natural surroundings. It comprises eight hanging bridges and significant uphill hiking between each hanging bridge. It’s recommended for those in good shape and able to walk in rugged terrain and high-pressure, relatively low oxygen levels, as the elevation and density of nature can make it a bit challenging for some. However, the challenge pays off, as you will hardly find another ecosystem as pristine and beautiful as what you will get here. The entrance fee does not include a tour guide, but you can add one as an extra when booking online.
3. Aventura Monteverde Hanging Bridges:
The best option for those who prefer wildlife sightseeing over great views.
Aventura offers a more rustic Monteverde hanging bridges experience, featuring eight bridges relatively shorter than the previous two parks. The forest level is also lower and less dense than the parks above. Although the scenery is not as great, wildlife sightseeing is best at this park as the lower forest provides a more comfortable environment for local animals to coexist. Another benefit of this park is that it includes a tour guide with the entrance fee, whereas the other two require an additional cost.