Selvaturas outstanding canopy tour has the longest cables in Costa Rica and is the only one truly immersed in virgin forest. The tour is made up of 15 cables and 18 viewing platforms, traversing over two miles of forest and combining the thrill of the zip line with a unique perspective of the tree top canopy.
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After an initial introduction to the safety equipment, visitors are fitted with the highest quality harnesses by professional guides. Soon after, riders will begin their flight through the forest.

For the real adrenaline junkies, the Selvatura Canopy Tour includes an optional
Tarzan Swing, a high security rope swing that launches you right into the forest for the ultimate Costa Rican adventure.

Visitors are advised to wear long pants, closed-toed shoes and to bring rain gear just in case.

The tour lasts between 2.5 and 3 hours. It is suitable for anyone over the age of 4, but for safety reasons, a weight restriction of 280lbs and maximum waist width of 120cm apply.

Other Selvatura Park activities:

For those seeking a more peaceful adventure, the park offers treetop suspension bridges, one of the largest butterfly gardens in all the Americas, a reptile and amphibian exhibit, a hummingbird garden and the newly opened Educational Center, featuring the unique &Jewels of the Rainforest' exhibition, one of the most extensive private insect collections in the world.

Selvatura Park is one of Monteverde's most popular attractions. The park, a conservation area comprising over 850 acres of protected land and stunning virgin cloud forest, offers many of the region's favorite activities at just one site.

See links below for online tour reservations - e-mail selvaturacanopytour@anywherecostarica.com with questions, or call toll free (888) 456-3212 for reservations. Also see other contact options for information, reservations, and group sales.

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