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21.07.2023 - 07:45 / roughguides.com
Ahh, Costa Rica — no doubt you've already heard about the cloud forests and national parks. People have raved about the wildlife, from sloths to ocelots. As if Costa Rica (and its travellers!) didn't have enough to boast about, the country is also home to some spectacular waterfalls. Big and imposing, small and serene, ones you can swim under and others with water bluer than the sky, here's our guide to the best waterfalls in Costa Rica.
The information in this article is inspired by The Rough Guide to Costa Rica , your essential guide for visiting Costa Rica .
This Costa Rica waterfall is named after the river that it flows into, which is known for its incredibly bright turquoise-blue colour, enough to conjure magical stories on how it came into being. The Rio Celeste waterfall is located in Tenorio Volcano National Park in the Guanacaste region, and the waterfall is about an hour's hike from the park entrance.
As well as the waterfall itself, you'll also find lush tropical rainforest teeming with wildlife, from blue morpho butterflies and dart frogs to all kinds of chattering monkeys. And don't forget the hot springs. Swimming at the base of Rio Celeste waterfall is prohibited (as it is anywhere Tenorio Volcano National Park). The best time to admire it is during dry season, from December to April, as rain can reduce the vibrancy of the blue water.
The vivid blue water at the Rio Celeste waterfall comes from the unique mix of minerals reflecting the sunlight © Dudarev Mikhail/Shutterstock
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Located in the famous Arenal Volcano National Park, La Fortuna is one of the most visited waterfalls in Costa Rica. Overlooked by Arenal Volcano, the park is an adventurer's paradise and a perfect place to tick off many classic Costa Rican experiences.
There are multiple activities you can combine with a visit to La Fortuna waterfall, such as the natural hot springs or the famous hanging bridges (which certainly live up to the nail-biting expectation) or you can get the adrenaline pumping with a morning's zip-lining. Either way, the thundering falls will be a welcome sight: after the short hike, you can cool off with a dip at the base of the waterfall.
La Fortuna waterfall Arenal volcano, Costa Rica © Shutterstock
This is definitely one of the best waterfalls in Costa Rica to spend the whole day at, and potentially one of the most beautiful! With a spectacular setting, Llanos de Cortez waterfall (in the Bagaces canton of Guanacaste) has shallow
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