Tamarindo: Rainforest Zipline & Hanging Bridge Canopy Tour

Summary

Zipline jungle canopy tour near Tamarindo with bridges monkeys and tarzan swing

You’ll zipline above Costa Rica’s rainforest near Tamarindo with a local guide, cross a swaying hanging bridge, spot wildlife like monkeys or iguanas, and try an optional Tarzan swing if you’re feeling bold. Safety briefings are included, plus bottled water to keep you going. It’s a sweaty adventure that leaves you grinning long after you’re back on solid ground.

What’s the experience like?

I didn’t expect to laugh so much on a canopy tour, but something about flying over the treetops outside Tamarindo just gets you — maybe it’s the wind in your face or how everyone cheers when someone hesitates at the edge. Our guide, Diego, did this little safety demo (he called it “Costa Rican style!”) and made sure even the nervous folks felt okay. I still remember the first cable — my hands were sweating and I could smell wet leaves everywhere, like after rain, even though it was dry season. You can hear monkeys sometimes but mostly it’s just your own heart thumping.

The hanging bridge looked easy from far away but halfway across I realized my legs were shaking — not scared, just… aware? There’s this moment where you look down and see all that green below you, tangled branches and flashes of birds. Diego pointed out an iguana sunbathing on a branch; I almost missed it because I was busy trying not to drop my water bottle. The Tarzan swing is optional but honestly, after watching a grandma do it (she yelled “Pura vida!”), I had to try too. My shout came out weirdly high-pitched — Diego laughed and said that means good luck here.

It’s only a few minutes from Tamarindo but feels like another world up there in the Pinilla canopy. If you’re worried about safety or language, don’t be — they go over everything in Spanish and English and double-check your harness every time. Kids as young as four can join (saw one little guy braver than most adults). The whole thing is sweaty and a bit messy but somehow that makes it better. Sometimes I still think about the quiet up there between cables, just wind and distant birds — kind of peaceful in its own way.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Rainforest zipline and wildlife tour

• Meet guides for tour briefing
• Observe monkeys, iguanas, and birds
• Zip line across seven cables
• Experience tarzan swing
• Cross hanging bridge
• Try optional controlled free fall

Top questions

How far is the canopy tour from Tamarindo?

The Pinilla Canopy Tour is just a few minutes’ drive from Tamarindo.

Is there an age limit for the zipline tour?

The minimum age is 4 years old; there’s no maximum age listed.

Are guides available in English?

Yes, guides speak both Spanish and English during the tour.

What activities are included besides ziplining?

The tour includes 7 ziplines, a hanging bridge, an optional Tarzan swing, and an optional controlled free fall.

Is bottled water provided on the tour?

Yes, bottled water is included for participants.

Is this suitable for families with children?

Yes, families with children aged 4 and up can join; kids must be accompanied by an adult.

Are there any health restrictions?

The tour isn’t recommended for pregnant travelers or those with poor cardiovascular health.

What’s included

Your day includes guidance from bilingual local experts who handle all safety briefings before you start soaring through seven zipline cables. Bottled water is provided throughout to keep you refreshed as you tackle the hanging bridge and optional Tarzan swing near Tamarindo.