Arenal Hanging Bridges Regulations


Arenal Hanging Bridges is a private reserve, which complies with the National Protected Forest Laws. We wish to encourage as much visitors as we can to appreciate the beauties of this protected rain forest. It is our responsibility to control and regulate the behavior or our visitors in order to diminish the impact on the fragile flora and fauna; this is why we have to insist that you observe the following regulations:

1- It is FORBIDDEN to abandon the trails anywhere inside the reserve.
2- It is ABSOLUTELY PROHIBITED to hunt or collect samples of plants or animals within the reserve. Disturbing the wildlife or the use of any type or cutting tool to clear a path, or to damage in any way plants or animals will be sanctioned according to Costa Rica’s Wildlife Protection Laws
3- Please do not carry radios or tape recorders, and MAINTAIN A LOW VOICE so as not to disturb the animals or the other visitors.
4- Even though all the bridges have been designed to support impressive amounts of weight, a maximum of 25 people of aprox. 220 pounds will be allowed at any one time is each bridge, in order to comply with the strict safety margins established for the Arenal Hanging Bridges.
5- It is STRICTLY FORBIDEN to jump, swing or run in any of the bridges.
6- Entry into the reserve is at the individuals own risk. Arenal Hanging Bridges can not being legally responsible for injuries occurring while at the reserve. Your registry at the entrance indicates your acceptance of the conditions stated herein.
7- Smoking is allowed only in the parking area.

Visitors who are unable to observe these rules will be asked to leave by the reserve patrols, and will not be entitled to reimbursement of the paid entrance fees.

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