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Spend a full day chasing five jungle waterfalls south of Jaco — swim, climb, and even jump into clear plunge pools while a local guide handles logistics and safety. This small-group trip mixes rainforest hiking with river swimming and an authentic Costa Rican lunch.
Spend a full day chasing five jungle waterfalls south of Jaco — swim, climb, and even jump into clear plunge pools while a local guide handles logistics and safety. This small-group trip mixes rainforest hiking with river swimming and an authentic Costa Rican lunch.
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Operated by Costa Rica Waterfall Tours · Jaco, Puntarenas
You climb out of the van and immediately the air changes — warmer, heavier, scented with wet earth and green. The jungle presses close; a river ahead dares you with a steady roar. Over the next ten hours you’ll move deeper into rainforest corridors, visiting five waterfalls across three remote sites, each fall larger and louder than the last.
moderate.
10 hours.
Suitable for people with moderate fitness who can handle short steep sections, rock scrambling, and swimming.
The full-day tour runs about 10 hours with pickup from Jaco and private transport to the waterfall sites.
Swimming is optional at most stops; you can view many falls from shore, but some pools are accessible for confident swimmers who follow guide directions.
A moderate fitness level is recommended—expect uneven, sometimes steep terrain, short climbs, and riverbed scrambling.
Children may join if they can handle the terrain and swimming; service animals are allowed, but check with the operator about age limits and safety for minors.
The Pacific coastal rainforests around Jaco formed on volcanic ash and alluvial plains; local communities have long combined fishing and small-scale agriculture with emerging eco-tourism.
Operators commonly follow ‘leave no trace’ practices and support local efforts to keep river corridors clean; avoid sunscreen with oxybenzone to protect waterways.
Costa Rica Waterfall Tours operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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