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4. Montenegro Rainforest Bridge, Costa Rica
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Both nature lovers and adventure seekers will find something special and exciting at Costa Rica's Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, site of the Montenegro Rainforest Bridges. Six suspension footbridges on the reserve build a network of raised paths across the rich canopy of this biodiverse ecosystem. These bridges give guests an unmatched chance to view the rainforest from all angles, varying in height and length.
Although Monteverde is a climber's dream thanks in large part to the bridges, it's crucial to keep in mind that they are meant for walking and hiking not for technical climbing. By providing a reasonably safe means of access to the higher levels of the forest, the bridges let guests view many kinds of birds, insects, and plant life that would be difficult or impossible from the ground.
The reference to jaguars and snakes gives the encounter an exciting and maybe dangerous aspect. Although the Monteverde Cloud Forest boasts a range of fauna, including some possibly dangerous species, interactions with big predators like jaguars are somewhat unusual. Actually, the bridges offer a safer vantage point from which one may view animals without invading their native habitats. To guarantee their safety and reduce effect on the fragile ecosystem, visitors are constantly reminded to obey guide instructions and stay on approved trails.
