Options for waterfalls in Downtown Cartago:
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Las Trillizas Waterfall
About: As the name implies, there are 3 waterfalls reached by a short but steep trail with a lot of steps. You can swim in the pools. There is also a separate trail to Catarata La Muralla from the same property, for a separate fee. There is a restaurant and showers. Province: Cartago Starting from:…
Cataratas Gruta la Bohemia
About: This is a place with about 4 kilometers of hiking trails to see 3 waterfalls. It is designed to look like The Shire from The Lord of the Rings. There are “hobbit houses” which you can stay in overnight or just walk around to look at and take pictures. There is a restaurant, picnic…
Catarata Rio Savegre
About: There is a trail that follows the Savegre River and leads to this waterfall as well as a second waterfall further down the trail. The trail to the first waterfall is better maintained as it is more transited. After the first waterfall the trail gets less maintained and not well-marked. You can swim in…
Catarata El Poceron
About: This waterfall is close to the main road, where there is parking on the side of the road. It is a very short hike to the waterfall. You can swim in the pool but only when the current isn’t strong. The road to get there is best accessed with a 4×4 car. Province: Cartago…
Aquiares Waterfall
About: This waterfall is down in the Aquiares Valley. It is free to access, as access is not controlled. Therefore it can be confusing to know where to park and where the hike starts. There are two entrances, one that will take you to the bottom of the falls and the other that takes you…
Downtown Alajuela Waterfalls
Options for waterfalls in Downtown Alajuela:
Vuelta del CaƱon Waterfall
About: This is one of several breathtaking waterfalls in the Bajos del Toro region. It is a long, muddy hike that crosses the river several times. The waterfall has 2 levels and a natural pool at the base that you can swim in, though the water is very cold. There is no restaurant, so you…
Tesoro Escondido Waterfall
About: This is one of many private properties in the Bajos del Toro region that gives you access to waterfalls. These trails, however, are the only ones that reach the spectacular Tesoro Escondido Waterfall. Along the way there are equally spectacular natural swimming pools to enjoy with their own smaller falls. The water is freezing…
Salto La Victoria
About: This waterfall has 2 levels and is reached via a trail through a private farm. The 3.5 kilometer hike is guided and has the option of either breakfast or lunch included in a combo. There are viewpoints along the trail all the way to the coast that are particularly spectacular at sunset. You can…