Arenal, CR

We postponed our departure from La Fortuna by a couple hours because it just kept raining. We tried to wait it out since it is wet season and all, but it was just such a steady rain. Eventually, we figured a hike in the rain wouldn’t be the worst thing and packed up the car.

On our way across to Guanacaste, we stopped just north of La Fortuna for a hike through a cloud forest on the side of the volcano. I was expecting rope bridges with wooden planks dangling over the forest floor.. but, it wasn’t treacherous! There were beautifully laid hiking trails that wound through the gigantic trees and masses of ferns. The hanging bridges, more like metal suspension bridges, we intermittently placed throughout the 3k of trails. There were also two spots to go off the main path to see a garden area and walk down to a waterfall. We couldn’t get enough!

Turns out, the rain was perfect. The tree canopy blocked most of the heavy fall, so it was just a mist for us on the trails. There were some seriously steep inclines, (well, declines too) so there was just enough rain to keep cool, and actually keep the bugs away, too. We loved the sound of the rain falling through the upper canopy, and the monkeys and birds seemed to be loving the bath.