Heliconias Hanging Bridges
Bridge · Arenal & La Fortuna · hidden gem
Three ~95 m bridges on quiet 2.5 km rainforest trail—calm alternative to Arenal/Monteverde bridges. Information comes from open sources; check access and hours locally.
- Location
- 10.7135858, -85.0411016 — Google Maps
Places nearby
- Heliconias Rainforest Lodge – Hanging BridgesParks & Wildlife · from $5A rustic lodge on the edge of Tenorio Volcano NP with a 2.5 km trail through mostly primary rainforest and three hanging bridges up to 105 m long and 35 m high — quieter than the big bridge parks.
- Finca Verde Lodge (wildlife tours and Hummingbird Café)Parks & Wildlife · from $15A rustic, locally run lodge, organic farm and reforestation project at the edge of Bijagua, backed by forest.
- El Sabor de Doña CarmenSodas & Local FoodA favorite local soda tucked on a side street just south of the Bijagua high school, serving generous casados with fish, chicken or beef and several side salads at local prices.
- Bijagua Ranas – Frogs, Coffee, Cacao & Sloth ToursParks & WildlifeSmall Bijagua operator with gardens and trails where locals guide frog night walks and coffee, cacao and sloth tours.
- Café La SemillaFood & CoffeeA tiny café on Bijagua's main road, across from the Mega Super, with good coffee, a surprisingly long menu with vegan options, and homemade sweets.
- Pizzería El BarrigónFood & CoffeeBijagua's pizzeria on the main road, with an outdoor area and takeaway.
Sources: https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Heliconias%20Hanging%20Bridges%20Bijagua%20de%20Upala · https://www.twoweeksincostarica.com/off-beaten-path-destinations-costa-rica/ · https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g666791-d17413578-Reviews-or10-Heliconias_Hanging_Bridges_Trails-Bijagua_de_Upala_Province_of_Alajuela.html