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Cataratas El Congo

Posted on May 20, 2024February 15, 2024 by Ultimate Guide

About: This is a short hike of 1 kilometer on the Mi Cafecito property which takes you to 3 different waterfall viewpoints. It is a technical hike, where some parts include ropes that you must use to climb up and down. You can swim in the waterfall at the end of the hike. You can opt for a guided tour which includes lunch at the end.

Province: Alajuela

Starting from: La Fortuna / Downtown Alajuela / Downtown Heredia / Downtown San Jose

Time to reach from starting location: 1 hour 15 minutes / 1 hour 17 minutes / 1 hour 30 minutes / 1 hour 54 minutes

Time needed for activity: 2 hours

Kid friendly: 6+

Wheelchair accessible: No

What to wear and bring: Comfortable clothes, warm clothes, extra socks, walking or hiking shoes, sandals or water shoes, swimsuit, towel, change of clothes, sunscreen, insect repellent, hat, sunglasses, umbrella, poncho or rain jacket, field guides, camera, binoculars, backpack, water, snacks, pack lunch, cash

Tips: Since the hike is technical and steep in parts requiring help from ropes, it is not recommended for very young children. However, it can be done at the discretion of the parents. Mi Cafecito also offers a coffee tour which is definitely kid-friendly, as well as adult-friendly.

Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/tsjdmBX4egB4Pd1P6

Website: https://micafecitocoffeetour.com/tour-cataratas-el-congo/

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