Location: Monteverde Extremo Park is located in Guanacaste Pronvince, about 2 miles northwest of Monteverde (which is in the Puntarenas Province).
Cost: Zip-line Canopy Tour - $53; Bungee Jump - $73; Extreme Swing - $42; Buggy Tour (single) - $70, (double) - $100, (family) - $200
Time: Plan on spending between 2-4 hours depending on which activities you do. The Canopy Tour will take about 2 1/2 hours.
Description: My group did the Canopy Tour. The Canopy Tour consists of a series of about fourteen zip-lines that zip you through the treetops of the rain forest at breathtaking speeds. Before leaving, the instructors give instructions to the group, including how to use the heavy leather glove that should be kept loosely around the cable at all times to keep yourself oriented correctly, and to slow down if needed.
Although most of the lines are regular size, there were two extremely long ones, one of which required a minimum weight to ride single; but you could double up if necessary. The last, and longest zip-line is 3,400 feet long and 600 feet high. It passes through a valley to a spot on the other side too far away to see.
Rating: 5 stars (out of 5)
Things You Should Know: - If you want to take pictures, make sure you have zippered pockets or a secure pouch that your phone will be safe in.
- The harnesses will be very snug. Make sure that you wear clothing long enough to cover all the areas that the harness will touch to avoid chaffing.
- The family Buggy tour is for 4 adults with 2 bumper seats for children under 12.
- Their are a couple of colorful parrots that live at the park headquarters. They are extremely beautiful and "speak Spanish."
Nearby: Tree House restaurant, Monteverde Ecological Sanctuary, Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve, Bosque Eterno de los Ninos
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