Stunning place to visit as a family. The trail itself is not long, but takes a while and packs in some breathtaking views. We also saw lots of frogs! There was a lot of uneven ground and climbing, but our children (girls ages 3, 5 and 9) managed the terrain well in wet weather. We could not swim in any pools as it had been raining and the river was far too high and fast for safety, sadly. My only concern was the gaps under the side nets on the walkways being bigger than I expected- too easy for a 3yo to slip through in my personal opinion. Having said that, I held 3yo and 5yo by the wrist tightly and we safely navigated all of them and had fun. I would absolutely recommend this as a family activity in October, when it is quiet, just don't expect to swim if it has been stormy. Lovely lunch too.

One of our favorite activities! The hanging bridges and steps do require physical strength and balance -- our group of adults, teens, tweens, and a 5yo handled it well. We didn't try the easier river walks. We loved swimming in the waterfalls. We all wore sneakers as the website recommends, but we wish we had brought water shoes or sneakers that we were willing to swim in, because the bottom of the swimming holes are very rocky. Tip: The first swimming hole is great but gets crowded. Literally around the corner is a smaller and more spectacular waterfall that you can probably have to yourself! We didn't try the restaurant; we brought snacks and water with us.

We went to rainmaker park while staying in the area. We got there as it opened (9am) and started on the self guided route which had some fantastic views. The park has two main features - the Indiana Jones style metal hanging bridges and the multiple waterfalls with 5 swimming pools. Takes about 2 hours in total including swim stops. At 26 dollars each its not cheap but it was one of the best things we did in Costa Rica. The park is old but well preserved - the route is not arduous but would recommend trainers rather than flipflops. We went with our swimming costumes on as there are only changing rooms at the kiosk. The bridges are spectacular but move a little while you are on them which adds to the experience. The water in the waterfalls is surprisingly warm and pleasant (December) and was worth the trip. As we were first people there we never saw another person and had the bridges and waterfalls to ourselves which was great. By the time we returned to the kiosk there were lots of others staring out which would have not been as good.

Really great spot. It’s not huge but has a decent hike, bridges if you want to go those routes and quite a number of pools to swim in. Even in the peak of dry season the pools were cool and refreshing. The hiking is a bit steep in areas but nothing unmanageable unless you have a serious physical condition. I have a bad back and did fine. It was quite hot and am quite humid even during dry season. The water was very cool and refreshing. Take the path around to hit the pools at the end of your time there. A couple recommendations. Bring water shoes especially if you have the nice sneaker kind. Changing into my hiking shoes with wet feet and sweaty socks sucked. Bring an extra shirt, I carried a backpack and got really sweaty and depending on how far to your hotel you’ll want a new shirt. Bring bug spray, this is the only area of Costa Rica we had run into any bugs. We got chewed up a little bit but nothing out of the ordinary. The drive in is a long dirt road strongly suggest an suv. My only gripe with the experience was it seems a bit expensive for what it was, $46 for a couple. Something like $30 seems more reasonable to me, but I get it it cost money to maintain and operate and they aren’t getting government subsidies since it’s private. If you’re in the area it worth a stop for a couple of hours to explore the jungle, seem aim water falls and cool off in nature.

We visited this park on a tip from our hotel and enjoyed our visit so much. Incredible hanging bridges, views, wildlife and waterfalls with pools to swim in! In keeping with the name it poured rain half way through the hike which just added to the fun and was so refreshing! The full hike took us 2 hrs but we would have stayed longer if we had the time. Highly recommended excursion from the crowds in Manuel Antonio.

Six of us did a self guided tour of Rainmaker. We loved it. It’s big steps and hanging brides adjacent to a waterway with multiple waterfalls. Good handrails in appropriate places. It was a great workout and just the right length to exhaust us! Came back to ice cold beverages at the starting point. Loved it. Great flowers, amphibians and birds

We met someone on the plane who recommended this place and we’re so lucky he did! Never would have known about it otherwise. It’s a great place to spend an afternoon with hanging bridges, tons of wildlife, and incredible waterfalls and swimming holes. You could easily spend a few hours here and they have a canteen with basic Costa Rican lunch and refreshments. Easy drive from Manuel Antonio and definitely worth the price!

What a beautiful hike up the mountain, across the suspension bridges and dips in the pools at the bottom of the waterfalls to cool off. Path is clearly marked. We walked it in the pouring rain which was amazing. Prepare to sweat as going uphill was a serious workout !!! Price is very reasonable. Next time we might hire a tour guide to point out things we probably missed.

This hike wasn't on our original agenda but since we ended up in this area due to an Airbnb mixup we decided to check it out. No regrets! The trail is well maintained, with some nice hanging bridges and waterfalls and swimming holes. We had one of those all to ourselves, enjoyed a nice relaxing cooling-down session there and saw a dart frog and some other animals while at it. You can also get a simple but decent- and inexpensive - lunch at the reception area if you want one.

This is a good half day rainforest canopy tour. We went in September and the weather was comfortable and everything was green. We did not see many birds or animals, but enjoyed the hike. Some sections require more moderate skill with big tire steps and some ups and downs. Beautiful smaller waterfalls along the hike in several places. The canopy bridges were all sturdy, felt safe and made for some nice photos. The trails had varying degrees of maintenance but we never got lost and were able to stay on trail loops easily. For safe hiking, it's good to take a backpack with water and snacks and watch your footing. We enjoyed staying at Senderos de Selva Escaleras del Pacifico in the Puntarenas Province near Dominical. The park is only about a 1.5 hour drive to these canopy tours.