Costa Rican Waterfalls

This collection highlights the diverse cascades of Guanacaste, ranging from the volcanic slopes of Rincón de la Vieja National Park to the tropical dry forests of Bagaces. The list includes the wide, sandy-shored Llanos de Cortés and the canyon-enclosed La Leona. Many sites, such as La Cangreja and Oropéndola, feature turquoise pools colored by volcanic minerals. Accessibility varies from short walks to multi-kilometer hikes through rugged terrain and river crossings.

Llanos De Cortez Falls

A wide, curtain-style waterfall near Bagaces featuring a large, shallow swimming pool and a sandy beach area.

Monteverde Waterfall - Catarata Los Murciélagos

A secluded cascade located near the Santa Elena cloud forest, accessible via a short downhill trail.

Bijagua Waterfall

A natural cascade located in the rainforest surroundings of Bijagua, near the Tenorio Volcano National Park.

La Cangreja

A 40-meter waterfall within Rincón de la Vieja National Park, known for the dissolved copper minerals that create a bright blue lagoon at its base.

Waterfall Quebrada Brasil

A seasonal waterfall located in the Nicoya Peninsula region near Hojancha.

Waterfall

Small waterfall located in the Bagaces area.

Cataratas Escondidas

A series of three secluded waterfalls inside Rincón de la Vieja National Park, reached via a 4.3-kilometer trail through volcanic terrain.

Rio Negro Waterfall

A set of four distinct waterfalls located near the Rio Negro hot springs, featuring hanging bridges and forest trails.

Catarata La Leona

Hidden inside a narrow rock canyon in Curubandé, this fall is reached via a guided hike involving river crossings and wading.

Oropéndola Waterfall

Located near the Las Pailas sector of Rincón de la Vieja, this 25-meter fall drops into a turquoise pool and is accessed via a hanging bridge.