THE Original CANOPY TOUR ® is located in a primary jungle area of the tropical rainforest and is about a 10 – 15-minute hike from the tourist center. The tour starts on a hilltop where the first platform (or diving board as we call it) is located. From there you traverse to the second and third platforms in an Espavel tree, which is a member of the cashew family.
You will rappel or be belayed (a term for a professional lowering technique) down to the third platform where the journey will continue to the other platforms. The Canopy Tour follows a small stream and wildlife sightings are very common in this area. Often we can see white-faced capuchin and howler monkeys from the platforms.
There are also many varieties of birds in this zone and this is one of the areas where there are still endangered mahogany trees in abundance. The last traverse goes to a ground platform at the edge of the valley. The more adventurous person can try a 21-meter rappel down to the edge of the stream instead of the final traverse.
| Duration: | Depart daily at 8 am, 10 am 12 pm, and 2 pm. The tour lasts about 7 hours |
| Rate: | $75,00 |
| Include: | Transportation |
| Location: | Mahogany Park only 7.5 kilometers (about 3 miles) from the town of San Mateo |
| Requirements: |
All Ages
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| Attractions: | The tour consists of 10 platforms in trees, 7 horizontal traverses, and a rappel. |
| Recommendations: | Due to the hot climate, clients are recommended to wear shorts and a t-shirt and to bring a change of clothing, insect repellent, water, and a camera. |