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Majestic Waterfalls

This collection highlights the diverse cascades of the Puntarenas province, from the 65-meter two-tiered Nauyaca Waterfalls near Dominical to the 100-foot King Luis fall on the Osa Peninsula. The list includes the cloud forest falls of Monteverde and several natural swimming holes near Uvita, such as Cascada Verde, which features a natural rock slide. These sites offer varying geological features, including deep jungle basins, vertical drops suitable for rappelling, and tiered river pools.

Majestic Waterfalls — Mapa

A

Nauyaca Waterfalls

Two-tiered cascade featuring a 20-meter lower fall and a wide natural swimming pool.

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B

Cascada verde

River waterfall featuring a natural smooth rock slide and swimming area.

C

Monteverde Waterfall - Catarata Los Murciélagos

Cloud forest waterfall located near Santa Elena in the Monteverde region.

D

Waterfall

Coastal waterfall located near the southern tip of the Nicoya Peninsula.

E

Cascada Verde

Forested swimming area with a natural rock slide and deep basin.

F

Cataratas numero 7

Small cascade and swimming pool located in the Uvita backcountry.

G

3 water holes

Series of three interconnected natural swimming basins along the river.

H

Water hole

Natural river swimming hole located near Uvita.

I

Cascada King Luis

100-foot vertical drop on the Osa Peninsula, frequently used for guided waterfall rappelling.

J

Nauyaca 45m

The upper section of the Nauyaca falls, featuring a 45-meter vertical drop onto a rocky base.