Bridgemeister - Suspension Bridges of Costa Rica

Suspension Bridges of Costa Rica

This is a list of all 28 bridges from the suspension bridge inventory for the country Costa Rica. Wherever you see a Bridgemeister ID number click it to isolate the bridge on its own page.

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1925: Pandora

Pandora, Limón, Costa Rica - Estrella River

Bridgemeister ID:	436 (added before 2003)
Year Completed:	1925
Name:	Pandora
Also Known As:	Southeast Passage
Location:	Pandora, Limón, Costa Rica
Crossing:	Estrella River
Coordinates:	9.736861 N 82.962167 W
Maps:	Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
References:	PTS2, USS
Use:	Vehicular (one-lane)
Status:	Extant (last checked: 2022)
Main Cables:	Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:	1
Main Span:	1 x 73.2 meters (240 feet)

Notes:

Originally built with a set of tram tracks designed for cars hauling bananas.
Next to (footbridge) - Pandora, Limón, Costa Rica.

1926: Oriente

Oriente, Jiménez, Cartago, Costa Rica - Pejibaye River

Bridgemeister ID:	438 (added before 2003)
Year Completed:	1926
Name:	Oriente
Location:	Oriente, Jiménez, Cartago, Costa Rica
Crossing:	Pejibaye River
Coordinates:	9.834250 N 83.681556 W
Maps:	Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
References:	PTS2, USS
Use:	Vehicular
Status:	Removed, c. 2002-2015
Main Cables:	Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:	1
Main Span:	1 x 45.7 meters (150 feet)

Notes:

Built with a set of tram tracks designed for cars hauling fruit.
Older sources refer to the "Pejivalle" river.
Removed at some point in the 2002-2015 time frame.

2023: Zent

Corina, Limón, Costa Rica - Rio Zent

Bridgemeister ID:	7609 (added 2023-05-19)
Year Completed:	2023
Name:	Zent
Location:	Corina, Limón, Costa Rica
Crossing:	Rio Zent
Coordinates:	9.987827 N 83.297933 W
Maps:	Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:	Vehicular (one-lane)
Status:	In use (last checked: 2023)
Main Cables:	Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:	1
Main Span:	1 x 116 meters (380.6 feet) estimated

Notes:

Claimed to be the longest vehicular suspension bridge in Costa Rica at the time of completion.
Next to (footbridge) - Corina, Limón, Costa Rica.

External Links:

Facebook - Inauguración Puente sobre Río Zent. Images of the inaguration of the bridge. Posted February 8, 2023.
Facebook - Nuevo puente Zent. Images and video of the bridge. Posted February 19, 2023.
Twitter. Thread with several images of the new bridge. Posted February 7, 2023.

(footbridge)

Bajo Laguna, San Luis, San José Province, Costa Rica - Rio Turrobares

Bridgemeister ID:	7656 (added 2023-06-10)
Name:	(footbridge)
Location:	Bajo Laguna, San Luis, San José Province, Costa Rica
Crossing:	Rio Turrobares
Coordinates:	9.855294 N 84.512401 W
Maps:	Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:	Footbridge
Status:	Extant (last checked: 2022)
Main Span:	1 x 122 meters (400.3 feet) estimated

(footbridge)

Barrio Flaminia, Sarapiquí, Heredia Province, Costa Rica - Río Puerto Viejo

Bridgemeister ID:	7779 (added 2023-08-18)
Name:	(footbridge)
Location:	Barrio Flaminia, Sarapiquí, Heredia Province, Costa Rica
Crossing:	Río Puerto Viejo
At or Near Feature:	Estación Biológica La Selva
Coordinates:	10.431271 N 84.005016 W
Maps:	Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:	Footbridge
Status:	In use (last checked: 2021)
Main Cables:	Wire (steel)
Main Span:	1

(footbridge)

Chilamate, Costa Rica - Rio Sarapiquí

Bridgemeister ID:	7780 (added 2023-08-18)
Name:	(footbridge)
Location:	Chilamate, Costa Rica
Crossing:	Rio Sarapiquí
Coordinates:	10.449370 N 84.068292 W
Maps:	Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:	Footbridge
Status:	In use (last checked: 2022)
Main Cables:	Wire (steel)
Main Span:	1

(footbridge)

Corina, Limón, Costa Rica - Rio Zent

Bridgemeister ID:	7608 (added 2023-05-19)
Name:	(footbridge)
Location:	Corina, Limón, Costa Rica
Crossing:	Rio Zent
Coordinates:	9.987867 N 83.298014 W
Maps:	Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:	Footbridge
Status:	Extant (last checked: 2023)
Main Cables:	Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:	1

Notes:

2022, January 1: Collapsed with several people on the bridge. The bridge was apparently quickly repaired.
Next to 2023 Zent - Corina, Limón, Costa Rica.

External Links:

Facebook. Images of a group of bicyclists on and around the bridge. Posted July 7, 2021.
Facebook. Image of the bridge. Posted July 19, 2020.
Facebook. Image of the bridge with the replacement bridge above it. Posted November 1, 2022.
Facebook. Image of collapsed bridge. Posted January 1, 2022.
Facebook. Image of the scene of the collapse. Posted January 1, 2022. Translated: "Limón, Zent, indigenous area, hammock bridge that communicates Chumico. They indicate that the bridge collapsed and there are about 30 people who rushed into the river. Multiple patients on scene. Red Cross and Firefighters en route."
Twitter. Image of the new (2023) vehicular suspension bridge with the narrow footbridge visible in the foreground.
Twitter. Video of a group of people shaking the bridge, reportedly just before it collapsed. Posted January 2, 2022.

(footbridge)

La Virgen, Sarapiquí, Heredia Province, Costa Rica - Rio Sarapiquí

Bridgemeister ID:	7781 (added 2023-08-18)
Name:	(footbridge)
Location:	La Virgen, Sarapiquí, Heredia Province, Costa Rica
Crossing:	Rio Sarapiquí
At or Near Feature:	Trimbina Rainforest National Wildlife Refuge
Coordinates:	10.415863 N 84.121866 W
Maps:	Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:	Footbridge
Status:	In use (last checked: 2016)
Main Cables:	Wire (steel)
Main Spans:	2

(footbridge)

Monteverde, Santa Elena vicinity, Costa Rica

Bridgemeister ID:	7791 (added 2023-08-21)
Name:	(footbridge)
Location:	Monteverde, Santa Elena vicinity, Costa Rica
At or Near Feature:	Sky Adventures Monteverde Park
Coordinates:	10.336564 N 84.810611 W
Maps:	Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:	Footbridge
Status:	In use (last checked: 2023)
Main Cables:	Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:	1

Notes:

This bridge is not part of the adjacent Sky Walk but is within the same park connecting the main building to a parking lot.
Near (footbridge) - Monteverde, Santa Elena vicinity, Costa Rica.
Near Sky Walk 1 - Monteverde, Santa Elena vicinity, Costa Rica.
Near Sky Walk 2 - Monteverde, Santa Elena vicinity, Costa Rica.
Near Sky Walk 3 - Monteverde, Santa Elena vicinity, Costa Rica.
Near Sky Walk 4 - Monteverde, Santa Elena vicinity, Costa Rica.
Near Sky Walk 5 - Monteverde, Santa Elena vicinity, Costa Rica.
Near Sky Walk 6 - Monteverde, Santa Elena vicinity, Costa Rica.

(footbridge)

Monteverde, Santa Elena vicinity, Costa Rica

Bridgemeister ID:	7792 (added 2023-08-21)
Name:	(footbridge)
Location:	Monteverde, Santa Elena vicinity, Costa Rica
At or Near Feature:	Sky Adventures Monteverde Park
Coordinates:	10.337318 N 84.810960 W
Maps:	Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:	Footbridge
Status:	In use (last checked: 2023)
Main Cables:	Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:	1

Notes:

This bridge is not part of the nearby Sky Walk but is within the same park. It is used as the landing zone for the last zip line and has a lower platform for short-distance bungee-rappeling.
Near (footbridge) - Monteverde, Santa Elena vicinity, Costa Rica.
Near Sky Walk 1 - Monteverde, Santa Elena vicinity, Costa Rica.
Near Sky Walk 2 - Monteverde, Santa Elena vicinity, Costa Rica.
Near Sky Walk 3 - Monteverde, Santa Elena vicinity, Costa Rica.
Near Sky Walk 4 - Monteverde, Santa Elena vicinity, Costa Rica.
Near Sky Walk 5 - Monteverde, Santa Elena vicinity, Costa Rica.
Near Sky Walk 6 - Monteverde, Santa Elena vicinity, Costa Rica.

(footbridge)

Pandora, Limón, Costa Rica - Estrella River

Bridgemeister ID:	8491 (added 2024-03-22)
Name:	(footbridge)
Location:	Pandora, Limón, Costa Rica
Crossing:	Estrella River
Coordinates:	9.736944 N 82.962222 W
Maps:	Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:	Footbridge
Status:	Extant (last checked: 2022)
Main Cables:	Wire (steel)
Main Span:	1

Notes:

Completed at some point in the 2003-2016 time frame.
Next to 1925 Pandora (Southeast Passage) - Pandora, Limón, Costa Rica.

(footbridge)

Pejibaye District, Cartago Province, Costa Rica - Rio Pejibaye

Bridgemeister ID:	8658 (added 2024-06-22)
Name:	(footbridge)
Location:	Pejibaye District, Cartago Province, Costa Rica
Crossing:	Rio Pejibaye
Coordinates:	9.821139 N 83.691278 W
Maps:	Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:	Footbridge
Status:	In use (last checked: 2016)
Main Cables:	Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:	1

(pipeline bridge)

Escobal, Alajuela and San Pablo, San José Province, Costa Rica - Rio Tárcoles

Bridgemeister ID:	7768 (added 2023-08-17)
Name:	(pipeline bridge)
Location:	Escobal, Alajuela and San Pablo, San José Province, Costa Rica
Crossing:	Rio Tárcoles
Coordinates:	9.922923 N 84.430955 W
Maps:	Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:	Pipeline
Status:	Extant (last checked: 2022)
Main Span:	1

(pipeline bridge)

Orotina vicinity, Alajuela Province, Costa Rica - Rio Tárcoles

Bridgemeister ID:	6222 (added 2021-07-17)
Name:	(pipeline bridge)
Location:	Orotina vicinity, Alajuela Province, Costa Rica
Crossing:	Rio Tárcoles
Coordinates:	9.912271 N 84.479721 W
Maps:	Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:	Pipeline
Status:	Extant (last checked: 2021)
Main Cables:	Wire (steel)
Main Span:	1 x 82.9 meters (272 feet) estimated

(pipeline bridge)

Paso Agres, Orotina vicinity, Costa Rica - Rio Tárcoles

Bridgemeister ID:	5928 (added 2021-06-27)
Name:	(pipeline bridge)
Location:	Paso Agres, Orotina vicinity, Costa Rica
Crossing:	Rio Tárcoles
Coordinates:	9.879692 N 84.527795 W
Maps:	Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:	Pipeline
Status:	Extant (last checked: 2021)
Main Cables:	Wire (steel)
Main Span:	1

Notes:

At former location of Orotina (Hamaca, Paso Agres) - Paso Agres, Orotina vicinity and Turrubares vicinity, Costa Rica.

(suspension bridge)

Londres, Puntarenas, Costa Rica - Rio Naranjo

Bridgemeister ID:	4008 (added 2020-03-28)
Name:	(suspension bridge)
Location:	Londres, Puntarenas, Costa Rica
Crossing:	Rio Naranjo
Coordinates:	9.462677 N 84.069754 W
Maps:	Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:	Vehicular (one-lane)
Status:	In use (last checked: 2020)
Main Cables:	Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:	1

(suspension bridge)

San Isidro de Peñas Blancas, Costa Rica - Rio Peñas Blancas

Bridgemeister ID:	2418 (added 2008-02-03)
Name:	(suspension bridge)
Location:	San Isidro de Peñas Blancas, Costa Rica
Crossing:	Rio Peñas Blancas
Coordinates:	10.36555 N 84.59393 W
Maps:	Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:	Vehicular (one-lane)
Status:	In use (last checked: 2020)
Main Cables:	Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:	1

Notes:

Completed circa 1966-1970.

External Links:

Structurae - Structure ID 20007362

(suspension bridge)

Sierpe, Costa Rica

Bridgemeister ID:	1135 (added 2004-01-17)
Name:	(suspension bridge)
Location:	Sierpe, Costa Rica
Coordinates:	8.879056 N 83.469944 W
Maps:	Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:	Vehicular (one-lane)
Status:	Extant (last checked: 2009)
Suspended Spans:	1

Notes:

Coordinates indicate the suspected location of this bridge, in which case it would have been replaced in the early 2010s. However, this is not confirmed.
Very narrow light vehicular bridge.

External Links:

YouTube - Cruce de Puente. Sierpe, Costa Rica. Video of a car driving across the bridge causing large deck undulations. Posted August 21, 2009

Bajo Pacuare

Bajo Pacuare, Cartago Province, Turrialba, Costa Rica - Rio Pacuare

Bridgemeister ID:	2490 (added 2008-12-23)
Name:	Bajo Pacuare
Location:	Bajo Pacuare, Cartago Province, Turrialba, Costa Rica
Crossing:	Rio Pacuare
Coordinates:	9.827773 N 83.509871 W
Maps:	Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:	Vehicular (one-lane)
Status:	Restricted to foot traffic (last checked: 2021)
Main Cables:	Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:	1

Bajo Pacuare

Bajo Pacuare. Turrialba, Cartago Province, Costa Rica - Rio Pacuare

Bridgemeister ID:	7776 (added 2023-08-18)
Name:	Bajo Pacuare
Location:	Bajo Pacuare. Turrialba, Cartago Province, Costa Rica
Crossing:	Rio Pacuare
Coordinates:	9.887321 N 83.527088 W
Maps:	Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:	Footbridge
Status:	In use (last checked: 2018)
Main Cables:	Wire (steel)
Main Span:	1

Orotina

Paso Agres, Orotina vicinity and Turrubares vicinity, Costa Rica - Rio Tárcoles

Bridgemeister ID:	2489 (added 2008-12-23)
Name:	Orotina
Also Known As:	Hamaca, Paso Agres
Location:	Paso Agres, Orotina vicinity and Turrubares vicinity, Costa Rica
Crossing:	Rio Tárcoles
Coordinates:	9.87953 N 84.52746 W
Maps:	Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:	Vehicular (one-lane) and Pipeline
Status:	Collapsed, October 22, 2009
Main Cables:	Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:	1

Notes:

Constructed 1920-1924, likely
Collapsed October 22, 2009 sending a full bus into the river, killing 5 people and injuring 34.
Later at same location (pipeline bridge) - Paso Agres, Orotina vicinity, Costa Rica.

External Links:

Puente de Paso Agres - Wikipedia, la enciclopedia libre

Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

Sky Walk 1

Monteverde, Santa Elena vicinity, Costa Rica - Monteverde Cloud Forest

Bridgemeister ID:	1118 (added 2004-01-06)
Name:	Sky Walk 1
Location:	Monteverde, Santa Elena vicinity, Costa Rica
Crossing:	Monteverde Cloud Forest
At or Near Feature:	Sky Adventures Monteverde Park
Coordinates:	10.336227 N 84.808606 W
Maps:	Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:	Footbridge
Status:	In use (last checked: 2023)
Main Cables:	Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:	1

Notes:

One of six suspension bridges on the treetop Sky Walk.
Near (footbridge) - Monteverde, Santa Elena vicinity, Costa Rica.
Near (footbridge) - Monteverde, Santa Elena vicinity, Costa Rica.
Near Sky Walk 2 - Monteverde, Santa Elena vicinity, Costa Rica.
Near Sky Walk 3 - Monteverde, Santa Elena vicinity, Costa Rica.
Near Sky Walk 4 - Monteverde, Santa Elena vicinity, Costa Rica.
Near Sky Walk 5 - Monteverde, Santa Elena vicinity, Costa Rica.
Near Sky Walk 6 - Monteverde, Santa Elena vicinity, Costa Rica.

Sky Walk 2

Monteverde, Santa Elena vicinity, Costa Rica - Monteverde Cloud Forest

Bridgemeister ID:	7786 (added 2023-08-21)
Name:	Sky Walk 2
Location:	Monteverde, Santa Elena vicinity, Costa Rica
Crossing:	Monteverde Cloud Forest
At or Near Feature:	Sky Adventures Monteverde Park
Coordinates:	10.336986 N 84.805990 W
Maps:	Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:	Footbridge
Status:	In use (last checked: 2023)
Main Cables:	Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:	1

Notes:

One of six suspension bridges along the treetop Sky Walk.
Near (footbridge) - Monteverde, Santa Elena vicinity, Costa Rica.
Near (footbridge) - Monteverde, Santa Elena vicinity, Costa Rica.
Near Sky Walk 1 - Monteverde, Santa Elena vicinity, Costa Rica.
Near Sky Walk 3 - Monteverde, Santa Elena vicinity, Costa Rica.
Near Sky Walk 4 - Monteverde, Santa Elena vicinity, Costa Rica.
Near Sky Walk 5 - Monteverde, Santa Elena vicinity, Costa Rica.
Near Sky Walk 6 - Monteverde, Santa Elena vicinity, Costa Rica.

Sky Walk 3

Monteverde, Santa Elena vicinity, Costa Rica - Monteverde Cloud Forest

Bridgemeister ID:	7787 (added 2023-08-21)
Name:	Sky Walk 3
Location:	Monteverde, Santa Elena vicinity, Costa Rica
Crossing:	Monteverde Cloud Forest
At or Near Feature:	Sky Adventures Monteverde Park
Coordinates:	10.339592 N 84.807801 W
Maps:	Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:	Footbridge
Status:	In use (last checked: 2023)
Main Cables:	Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:	1

Notes:

One of six suspension bridges along the treetop Sky Walk.
Near (footbridge) - Monteverde, Santa Elena vicinity, Costa Rica.
Near (footbridge) - Monteverde, Santa Elena vicinity, Costa Rica.
Near Sky Walk 1 - Monteverde, Santa Elena vicinity, Costa Rica.
Near Sky Walk 2 - Monteverde, Santa Elena vicinity, Costa Rica.
Near Sky Walk 4 - Monteverde, Santa Elena vicinity, Costa Rica.
Near Sky Walk 5 - Monteverde, Santa Elena vicinity, Costa Rica.
Near Sky Walk 6 - Monteverde, Santa Elena vicinity, Costa Rica.

Sky Walk 4

Monteverde, Santa Elena vicinity, Costa Rica - Monteverde Cloud Forest

Bridgemeister ID:	7788 (added 2023-08-21)
Name:	Sky Walk 4
Location:	Monteverde, Santa Elena vicinity, Costa Rica
Crossing:	Monteverde Cloud Forest
At or Near Feature:	Sky Adventures Monteverde Park
Coordinates:	10.339206 N 84.808631 W
Maps:	Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:	Footbridge
Status:	In use (last checked: 2023)
Main Cables:	Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:	1

Notes:

One of six suspension bridges along the treetop Sky Walk.
Near (footbridge) - Monteverde, Santa Elena vicinity, Costa Rica.
Near (footbridge) - Monteverde, Santa Elena vicinity, Costa Rica.
Near Sky Walk 1 - Monteverde, Santa Elena vicinity, Costa Rica.
Near Sky Walk 2 - Monteverde, Santa Elena vicinity, Costa Rica.
Near Sky Walk 3 - Monteverde, Santa Elena vicinity, Costa Rica.
Near Sky Walk 5 - Monteverde, Santa Elena vicinity, Costa Rica.
Near Sky Walk 6 - Monteverde, Santa Elena vicinity, Costa Rica.

Sky Walk 5

Monteverde, Santa Elena vicinity, Costa Rica - Monteverde Cloud Forest

Bridgemeister ID:	7789 (added 2023-08-21)
Name:	Sky Walk 5
Location:	Monteverde, Santa Elena vicinity, Costa Rica
Crossing:	Monteverde Cloud Forest
At or Near Feature:	Sky Adventures Monteverde Park
Coordinates:	10.338204 N 84.808238 W
Maps:	Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:	Footbridge
Status:	In use (last checked: 2023)
Main Cables:	Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:	3
Main Spans:	3

Notes:

One of six suspension bridges on the treetop Sky Walk. This is the largest of the group and the only multi-span bridge.
Near (footbridge) - Monteverde, Santa Elena vicinity, Costa Rica.
Near (footbridge) - Monteverde, Santa Elena vicinity, Costa Rica.
Near Sky Walk 1 - Monteverde, Santa Elena vicinity, Costa Rica.
Near Sky Walk 2 - Monteverde, Santa Elena vicinity, Costa Rica.
Near Sky Walk 3 - Monteverde, Santa Elena vicinity, Costa Rica.
Near Sky Walk 4 - Monteverde, Santa Elena vicinity, Costa Rica.
Near Sky Walk 6 - Monteverde, Santa Elena vicinity, Costa Rica.

Sky Walk 6

Monteverde, Santa Elena vicinity, Costa Rica - Monteverde Cloud Forest

Bridgemeister ID:	7790 (added 2023-08-21)
Name:	Sky Walk 6
Location:	Monteverde, Santa Elena vicinity, Costa Rica
Crossing:	Monteverde Cloud Forest
At or Near Feature:	Sky Adventures Monteverde Park
Coordinates:	10.338119 N 84.808717 W
Maps:	Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:	Footbridge
Status:	In use (last checked: 2023)
Main Cables:	Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:	1

Notes:

One of six suspension bridges on the treetop Sky Walk.
Near (footbridge) - Monteverde, Santa Elena vicinity, Costa Rica.
Near (footbridge) - Monteverde, Santa Elena vicinity, Costa Rica.
Near Sky Walk 1 - Monteverde, Santa Elena vicinity, Costa Rica.
Near Sky Walk 2 - Monteverde, Santa Elena vicinity, Costa Rica.
Near Sky Walk 3 - Monteverde, Santa Elena vicinity, Costa Rica.
Near Sky Walk 4 - Monteverde, Santa Elena vicinity, Costa Rica.
Near Sky Walk 5 - Monteverde, Santa Elena vicinity, Costa Rica.

Tree Top Walkways

Santa Elena, Costa Rica

Bridgemeister ID:	1563 (added 2004-11-27)
Name:	Tree Top Walkways
Location:	Santa Elena, Costa Rica
At or Near Feature:	Selvatura
Coordinates:	10.336117 N 84.798483 W
Maps:	Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap

Notes:

At least eight separate suspension spans at this site, all very tall, narrow, long footbridges along which you can walk to tour the tropical canopy.

Do you have any information or photos for these bridges that you would like to share? Please email david.denenberg@bridgemeister.com.

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