Natural Attractions at Mistico Park
Arenal Tours & Nature Walks in La Fortuna
Venture into a whole new world when you discover Mistico Park’s vast array of natural flora, animal life, and scenic landscapes. Whether you’re a nature junkie or a glamper, we promise you’ve never seen anything quite like the natural beauty of the Arenal, Costa Rica region.
Walking Tours
Everything we do at Mistico Park focuses on promoting inclusive tourism. To ensure the highest degree of comfort for all of our guests, our park offers fully accessible walking trails for visitors of all abilities and ages. The park’s accessible trail is free of steps, has plenty of protective hand rails, and incorporates non-slip concrete pathways.
Length
2 miles of trails
What You’ll See
Visit 6 hanging bridges, a beautiful waterfall, and take in the impressive views of the Arenal Volcano and Lake
Tour Duration
Tour duration is 1.5 hours without a guide and 2.5 hours with a guide
Other Information
- Maximum slope is 8% grade with 6% rise
- Trail is considered medium effort
About the Forest
Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park encompasses a unique fusion of several different ecosystems that promote high biodiversity in plant and animal species. Located between the edges of two forest types, the region integrates both highland and lowland landscapes into one beautiful and unique vegetation strip.
Throughout millions of years of evolution and geological formations, the rainforest lowland flora — representative of Sarapiquí y Tortuguero — reached a height of 500 to 600 meters. At this elevation, the plantlife began interacting with highland flora. As a result, Mistico Park’s treetops offer an environment perfect for epiphytes, birds, mammals, butterflies, and dozens of other lifeforms unique to the region. The best part? You can view this abundance of life directly from our hanging bridge trails!
Information
Size
250 hectares of tropical rainforest
Temperature
Ranges from 20°C to 34°C
Green Season
From September to November
Precipitation
3500 to 6000 millimeters annually
Relative humidity
80% to 92%
Altitude
500 to 600 meters above sea level
Types of Species
Birds
+350 species
High-altitude birds: the Bellbird and the Emerald Toucanet
Low-altitude birds: Toucans and Turkey Hens
Migratory birds: Birds of prey (visible in their respective migratory seasons every year)
Mammals
+120 species
Pumas, jaguars, and tapirs
Flora (Plants)
Flora (Plants)
+700 species
High-altitude trees: Yema de Huevo, Cirri, and Pilón trees
Low-altitude trees: Caobilla, Fruta Dorada, and Maquenque trees
Others: Vines, epiphytes, and herbs
Amphibians and Reptiles
+250 species
Frogs, snakes, and lizards
