Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzziiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiipppp!!! That is what it sounds like when you zoom down a zip-line cable. Actually, your thunderous whoops and shrieks will drown out the sound of the cable. “Wooooooo-hhhoooooooooo!” So, maybe a better name for this is woo-hoo-lining.

If you are thinking about zip-lining, why not consider touring the Tortuguero canopy in Costa Rica as well? You can hike through the rain forest, cruise the river, and observe baby turtles waddle out to sea. Visit a place so remote that it is only reachable by boat or by air.

Pura Vida

Take a boat ride across the canal to Tortuguero’s zip-line park. A framework of 11 platforms, 4 bridges, and 7 cables makes its way through the canopy.

The Gear

Before you go zip-lining, you must wear a harness, gloves, and a helmet. With two carabiners strapped to the harness (so you can clip onto the cable), you are good to go.

The Warm-up

You warm up your zip-lining muscles by climbing a 2-foot ladder to the first platform. There are also suspension bridges and walkways for moving you around the trees.

The Zipper

What an imaginative and thrilling way to travel through the canopy! All you see are shadows and green blurs as you fly by the treetops. While waiting on the platform, you appreciate how special this place is and how lucky you are to be here.

Flora and Fauna

What a thrill it is to walk around the treetops of a tropical rain forest. The canopy provides protection for a mind-boggling range of biodiversity. As you move across the canopy from tree to tree, you will observe the plants and animals all around you. You may not be able to see them, but you can definitely sense their presence. Occasionally, a bold spider monkey will make an appearance and flaunt its natural fluidity and grace through this environment. No fancy clips or ropes necessary for them – just agile limbs.

Costa Rican Treasures

Besides an abundance of ecological riches, Costa Rica’s next treasure is its people, the Ticos. Their expression, Pura Vida, is reflective of their beautiful respect for life. It is an uplifting outlook for enjoying life and celebrating good fortune in all its forms.

Directions

From San Jose, Costa Rica, you can fly to Tortuguero using Nature Air. Or you can book a three-day trip to Pachira Lodge. They will take you by bus (five hours) and boat through the canals. The distance from San Jose to Tortuguero National Park is approximately 130 km.

Plan Your Visit

Schedule a trip to Tortuguero with Pachira Lodge.

Gear

All gear will be provided. You will use a harness, gloves, a helmet, and two carabiners.