Canopy Tour activities in Central America
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Selvatura
One of the bigger games in town, Selvatura has 3km of cables, 18 platforms and one Tarzan swing over a stretch of incredibly beautiful primary cloud forest. In addition to the cables it has a hummingbird garden, a butterfly garden and an amphibian and reptile exhibition. The office is across the street from the church in Santa Elena.
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SkyTrek
This seriously fast canopy tour consists of 11 platforms attached to steel towers that are spread out along a road and zoom over swatches of primary forest. We’re talking serious speeds of up to 64km/h, which is probably why SkyTrek was the first canopy tour with a real brake system. The price includes admission to the SkyTram gondola and SkyWalk hanging bridges; cheaper packages are also available.
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Extremo Canopy
The newest player on the Monteverde canopy scene, this outfit runs small groups through secondary forest, and doesn’t bother with extraneous attractions if all you really want to do is fly down the zip lines. There’s a Superman canopy ride, allowing you to fly Superman-style through the air; the highest and most adrenaline-addled Tarzan swing in the area; and a bungee jump. One way or another, you will scream.
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Centro de Aventuras
Near the base of the volcano is Centro de Aventuras, which has a number of offerings including a canopy tour (adult/children US$40/30) and horseback riding (US$25 to US$70). The clean, brightly painted cabinas (d US$40 to US$50) have private hot-water bathroom and are centered on a pool that’s fed by mountain spring water. This is a good place to inquire about local guides who can take you on independent full-day horseback and hiking tours to the summit of Miravalles (per person $70).
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Ecoglide
Opened in 2008, Ecoglide is the biggest canopy game in town, featuring 12 cables, 14 platforms and a ‘Tarzan’ swing. The dual-cable safety system provides extra security and peace of mind.
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Canopy Los Cañones
Canopy Los Cañones has 15 cables, from 50m to 500m long, over the rainforest.
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Arenal Paraíso Canopy Tours
Popular two-hour tours along 12 zip lines.
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Arenal Mundo Aventura
At this ecological park you can take a canopy tour over La Fortuna Waterfall, go rappelling, horseback riding and catch Maleku performances all in one spot.
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Sun Trails
After you’ve flown down nine zip lines, this 2.5-hour canopy tour winds up with a hike down – rather than up – to the waterfalls; bring your swimsuit. Book at the Sun Trails office in town, where you'll also have internet access (per hour US$2).
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Wing Nuts
The local zip-line operator's 10 platforms are located on the eastern outskirts of town off the main paved road.
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Miss Sky
Miss Sky has brought a canopy tour to Nosara, with a total length of 11,000m above a pristine, private reserve. The zip lines don’t go from platform to platform but from mountainside to mountainside, and have double cables for added safety. Your top speed will be about 45kph. Tours leave twice daily, at 8am and 2pm. The morning tour is slightly longer.
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Original Canopy Tour
On the grounds of Cloud Forest Lodge, this is the fabled zip line route that started this adventure–theme park trend. These lines aren’t as elaborate as the others, but with 14 platforms, a rappel through the center of an old fig tree and 5km of private trails worth a wander afterward, you can enjoy a piece of history that’s far more entertaining than most museums.
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Aventura
Aventura has 19 platforms that are spiced up with a Tarzan swing, a 15m rappel and a Superman zip line that makes you feel as if you really are flying. Aventura's cables and hammock bridge are laced through secondary forest only. It’s about 3km north of Santa Elena on the road to the reserve, and transportation from your hotel is included in the price.
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