Spend a day from Quepos exploring three accessible waterfalls, cooling off in natural pools and enjoying a traditional farm lunch on a hanging bridge. This small-group eco tour combines easy hiking, wildlife viewing, and local culture in a six-hour outing.
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A humid breath of rainforest meets you before the road falls away: insects chatter, a distant cascade calls, and the 4x4 eases onto a dirt track where ferns press toward the windows. Guests arrive at a small clearing, change into swimsuits, and step onto hot stone pathways that give way to cool plunge pools beneath three separate drops. The suspension bridge overhead rocks gently, offering a high vantage of the forest canopy and the torrent cutting through volcanic soils.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
6 hours
Fitness Level
Light cardio and mobility; suitable for most adults and older children who can manage uneven steps and short walks
Wildlife
History
The Quepos–Manuel Antonio region transitioned from coastal fishing and small-scale agriculture to conservation and eco-tourism in the late 20th century; nearby Manuel Antonio National Park (est. 1972) helped focus protection efforts.
Conservation
Small-group formats reduce trail impact; visitors are asked to avoid single-use plastics, stay on marked paths, and use reef-safe products to protect freshwater and farm ecosystems.
Reserve your spot on the Eco Tour to Mulguri Waterfalls today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Bring water shoes
Trails and pool approaches are rocky and slippery—closed-toe water shoes improve traction and protect feet.
Use reef-safe sunscreen
Apply biodegradable sunscreen before the hike to protect waterways and sensitive plant life.
Pack a dry bag
Keep phones and cameras dry during swims and short downpours—waterproof pockets are limited.
Listen to the guide
Guides control access to pools and give safety briefings for currents and slippery ledges—follow instructions.
Water shoes or sturdy sandals
Provide grip on wet rocks and protect feet entering natural pools.
Quick-dry clothing & swimsuit
Dries fast after swims and keeps you comfortable during the rainforest approach.
Reef-safe sunscreen
Protects skin while minimizing harm to freshwater ecosystems and farm gardens.
summer
Small dry bag or ziplock
Keeps electronics and paperwork dry during swims and transport.