About: This is a short hike down to a beautiful big waterfall with a natural pool to swim in and enjoy the river. There are several places to jump from safely, which the owners will kindly show you. Lunch can be requested, and they will even bring it to the waterfall to eat. Province: San…
Tag: Waterfalls
Chirripo Oasis
About: This private farm offers trails that lead to several waterfalls. They also have decks with bird feeders for bird photography. They also are a coffee plantation and you can enjoy a cup of fresh-brewed coffee or buy a bag to take home. They also offer tours of their trapiche, a machine that grinds sugar…
Cataratas Napoles
About: This waterfall is reached through a hike on a private property. Province: San Jose Starting from: San Isidro de El General Time to reach from starting location: 30 minutes Time needed for activity: 3+ hours Kid friendly: Yes Wheelchair accessible: No What to wear and bring: Comfortable clothes, walking or hiking shoes, sandals or…
Cataratas Don Kilo
About: This private property offers hiking trails that visit 14 different waterfalls. There is a restaurant for a meal after your hike. Province: San Jose Starting from: San Isidro de El General Time to reach from starting location: 59 minutes Time needed for activity: 4+ hours Kid friendly: Yes Wheelchair accessible: No What to wear…
Downtown San Jose Waterfalls
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Cataratas Tabu
About: This waterfall is on a private property with a river and natural pools for swimming. It is a great place to spend a day enjoying the water. It is a short hike to the falls. Province: San Jose Starting from: Downtown San Jose Time to reach from starting location: 1 hour 14 minutes Time…
Catarata El Rey
About: This is a beautiful waterfall during the rainy season when the flow of the river is high and it is full. During the dry season, it is underwhelming. However, the rain makes the hike muddier, slipperier, and overall more challenging. The only way to visit is with a guide from the local women’s group,…
Catarata El Indio
About: This is one of several waterfalls in the local area, and one of two waterfalls on the private property Villas Mastatal, an eco-lodge. The other waterfall is Las Gemelas. Most people visit and stay overnight at the lodge, though you can also visit for a day and hike the trails to the river and…
Downtown Heredia Waterfalls
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Cataratas Don Jose
About: This is a great pit stop while passing through. It is a little hike to see 2 waterfalls. One is a short easy trail, and the other is a bit longer and steeper, as well as muddier, especially in the rainy season. The second waterfall has access at the base as well as the…