This exciting tour can be considered a thrill of lifetime as you traverse
the tropical primary rainforest on a system of cables and platforms. Using
very safe equipment and in the hands of experienced guides, you climb to the
top for a birds eye view and then experience the exhilaration as you rapidly
glide between each platform.
The equipment provided is rock climbing harnesses, helmet and heavy leather
gloves. The climb to the first platform will vary depending on the height of
the platform. Once at the first platform, you will be connected to the
traverse cable, and you will zip to the next platform. The speed will vary
depending on the distance and degree, and you have
some control of the speed.
What to bring: Light pants or Bermudas, Insect repellent, walking shoes,
camera, and binoculars.
History of Canopy Gliding
The technique was originally developed by scientists in the US to study the
canopies of trees in forests there without disturbing the life in the limbs
and trunk by having to attach ladders or climbing equipment to the tree.
Apparently it was not until a few years ago that scientists were able to
study the canopy ecosystems in great depth through the use of this
technique, and once it was developed, the rainforest became the optimal
target for its use due to its large and complex ecosystems. The technique
has been successfully used in the Biological station in Costa Rica for this
purpose.
It was not long before the growing tourist industry in Costa Rica took
notice of this technique and decided that it was too exciting an activity to
pass up. Thus the sport was born.
From the Hermosa Beach area, you can easily hike through a misty cloud
forest, zip along the treetop on a canopy tour or mountain bike through
dense, lowland forest. You can scuba dive with the majesty of beautiful
manta rays, fish for record-breaking marlin or glide through the Pacific on
a catamaran.
Travelers planning their great vacation getaway to Playa Hermosa Costa Rica
will further enhance their stay in this beautiful country, with the
luxurious accommodations afforded by many of our selection of Hermosa Beach
Casa's.
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