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Spend a full day chasing waterfalls, tasting fresh coffee and chocolate, and walking rainforest trails near Bijagua. This guided tour combines a swim at Llanos de Cortés with hands-on visits to family-run farms—ideal for casual hikers and culture-minded travelers.
Spend a full day chasing waterfalls, tasting fresh coffee and chocolate, and walking rainforest trails near Bijagua. This guided tour combines a swim at Llanos de Cortés with hands-on visits to family-run farms—ideal for casual hikers and culture-minded travelers.
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Operated by On The Beach Tours · Bijagua de Upala, Guanacaste
The day opens on a warm Costa Rican morning with mist lifting from broadleaf rainforest and the highway shrinking behind the minivan. Guides steer toward the low cliffs of Llanos de Cortés; the waterfall arrives with a roar, the river daring you into a clear plunge pool where currents push you gently toward a sandy shore. Later, the tour threads up into Bijagua’s highland farms—coffee cherries drying in the sun, cacao pods split open to reveal sticky, fruity beans—and local farmers show the tactile steps of production.
easy.
9–10 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; expect short hikes on uneven terrain and a swim at the waterfall
Yes—guides typically allow swimming in the natural pool when conditions are safe; water shoes are recommended due to rocky entry.
No—walks are short and suitable for most fitness levels, though there are uneven surfaces and a few short uphill sections.
Yes—coffee and chocolate tastings plus a Costa Rican lunch and bottled water are included in the tour price.
This tour provides bilingual guides (English/Spanish) so non-Spanish speakers are accommodated.
The Bijagua area developed around volcanic highlands where fertile soils encouraged small-scale coffee and cacao farming; many farms remain family-run, using methods passed down through generations.
The region benefits from nearby protected areas and increasing community-based ecotourism; visitors are encouraged to support local producers and avoid single-use plastics.
On The Beach Tours operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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