The
main attraction here is a system of connected suspension
bridges strung through the forest canopy, crisscrossing
a deep ravine. There are eight bridges; the longest
is 90m (295 ft.) across. There's also a small network
of trails and some great swimming holes.
Rincon de la Vieja An active volcano rises up to
1,895 meters. It is the largest of five volcanoes
that make up the Cordillera de Guanacaste. It is composed
of nine separate but contiguous volcanic craters.
The attractions are protected in the 14,083-hectare
Rincón de la Vieja National Park, which extends
from 650 to 1,965 meters in elevation
This is an exciting and unique way to experience
tropical rainforests. It's estimated that some two-thirds
of a typical rainforest's species live in the canopy
(the uppermost, branching layer of the forest). From
the relative luxury of Aerial Tram's high-tech funicular
to the rope-and-climbing-gear rigs of more basic operations,
a trip into the canopy will give you a bird's-eye
view of the forest.