Puente Colgante Mata de Limón
Bridge · Jacó & Herradura · hidden gem
A pedestrian suspension bridge over the estuary at Mata de Limón, mapped as a footpath next to the village's seafood restaurant. A short, free walk with views of mangroves and fishing boats.
- Cost
- Free
- Time there
- 20 min
- Best time
- morning
- Kids
- 6 / 10
- View
- 5 / 10
- Crowds
- 1 / 10
- Swimming
- 0 / 10
- Effort
- 0 / 10
- Location
- 9.92777, -84.71091 — Google Maps
Tip
Combine it with the estuary birdwatching and a seafood lunch in the village; go early or near sunset when it is cooler.
Be careful
The deck is narrow and sways a little: hold kids by the hand, don't bounce or jump, and keep off the cables.
Places nearby
- Parque Marino del PacíficoParks & WildlifeAquarium park in Puntarenas' old railway station, about three hectares of tanks with sea turtles, tropical fish, rays, crocodiles and large sharks, plus a small pool and play area for children - an easy family stop at the east end of the seafront.
- El Jardín Orotina (buffet & souvenir stop)Food & CoffeeBig roadside stop near Orotina with a self-service Costa Rican breakfast and lunch buffet, a large souvenir hall, an ice-cream counter and live marimba music.
- Soda El GuácimoSodas & Local FoodOpen-air roadside soda on the Costanera north of Tárcoles with big portions, quick service and clean tables.
- Hotel Cerro LodgeParks & Wildlife · from $10A small lodge built for birders and photographers, a few minutes from the Tarcoles River and Carara National Park, with sea and mountain views.
- Bar y Restaurante La TrankaFood & CoffeeCasual country bar-restaurant on Route 131 just outside San Mateo, known among locals for rice dishes and seafood soup.
- Jose's Crocodile River TourParks & WildlifeBoat tours on the Tárcoles River to see big American crocodiles up close, plus scarlet macaws, roseate spoonbills, ospreys and mangrove channels.
Sources: OpenStreetMap way/99658985 · https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/99658985