Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Canopy Tours
The most vibrant life in the rainforest takes place at canopy level, but with trees extending
30m to 60m in height, the average human has a hard time getting a look at what's going on
up there. You will find canopy tours everywhere in Costa Rica, and many of them will also
have a zip line or two to whiz along for a small additional charge. The most elaborate fa-
cilities also have Superman cables (which allow you to fly like the Man of Steel) and Tarz-
an swings.
Some companies have built elevated walkways through the trees.
SkyTrek
near Mon-
teverde and
Rainmaker
near Quepos are two of the most established operations. A some-
what newer but equally popular operation is Actividades Arboreales near Santa María de
Dota.
You can also take a ski-lift-style ride through the treetops, such as the
Rainforest Aerial
Tram
near Braulio Carrillo or the smaller
Monteverde Cloud Forest Train
in Monteverde.
