A half-day community-run excursion from Manuel Antonio that pairs rippling waterfalls with two swinging hanging bridges and a wood-fired local lunch. Expect easy-to-moderate walking, fresh swimming holes, and a rainforest route maintained by Los Campesinos cooperative.
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Stepping off the minivan, the air changes—humid, green, and immediate. You follow a narrow trail where the forest leans close, vines tracing the path like curious hands, and distant water calls you down-valley. Two wooden hanging bridges swing lightly overhead; below them, clear cascades push forward past boulders and plunge into cool natural pools that dare you to swim.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
5–6 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; requires basic endurance for several short uphill sections and wet footing.
Wildlife
History
Los Campesinos is a community cooperative formed to promote sustainable tourism and local enterprise, using small-group tours to fund conservation and livelihoods.
Conservation
The cooperative emphasizes low-impact infrastructure and community stewardship—stick to trails, pack out waste, and support local guides to minimize pressure on fragile riparian habitats.
Reserve your spot on the Campesinos Waterfalls and Hanging Bridges from Manuel Antonio today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Bring quick-dry footwear
Sturdy water shoes or trail runners with good grip handle wet rocks and stream crossings better than flip-flops.
Start in the morning
Morning departures usually mean cooler temperatures, calmer pools for swimming, and better wildlife activity on the trail.
Watch your footing on bridges
Hanging bridges can sway and have wet planks—use handrails and move steadily, especially with children.
Eat locally prepared lunch
The wood-fired meal is part of the community experience—save room to taste local flavors and support the cooperative.
Water shoes or grippy trail runners
Protects your feet on wet rocks and stream crossings and gives better traction on the bridges.
Reusable water bottle
Staying hydrated is important on humid tropical trails; bottled water is provided but refill to reduce waste.
Light rain jacket
Useful during afternoon showers in the wet season and for wind protection on exposed bridges.
winter
Insect repellent and reef-safe sunscreen
Keeps mosquitoes at bay and protects skin from strong equatorial sun during exposed sections.
summer