<p style="margin-left:0px;">Costa Rica is considered to have some of the most stunning waterfalls in the world and we know that visiting one is on most people’s bucket list. Taking the top spots on our list of favorite mesmerizing waterfalls of Costa Rica, where to stay while visiting them, and which tours we recommend are the following:</p><p style="margin-left:0px;">&nbsp;</p><h2 style="margin-left:0px;"><a href="https://www.vacationscostarica.com/things-to-do/la-paz-waterfall-gardens/"><strong>La Paz Waterfall</strong></a></h2><p><a href="https://www.vacationscostarica.com/things-to-do/la-paz-waterfall-gardens/"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/vacationscostarica-com/image/upload/v1652496879/la_paz_waterfall_gardens_rainforest_overview_9f7a141242.jpg" alt="la-paz-waterfall-gardens-rainforest-overview.jpg" srcset="https://res.cloudinary.com/vacationscostarica-com/image/upload/v1652496880/thumbnail_la_paz_waterfall_gardens_rainforest_overview_9f7a141242.jpg 234w,https://res.cloudinary.com/vacationscostarica-com/image/upload/v1652496883/small_la_paz_waterfall_gardens_rainforest_overview_9f7a141242.jpg 500w,https://res.cloudinary.com/vacationscostarica-com/image/upload/v1652496882/medium_la_paz_waterfall_gardens_rainforest_overview_9f7a141242.jpg 750w,https://res.cloudinary.com/vacationscostarica-com/image/upload/v1652496881/large_la_paz_waterfall_gardens_rainforest_overview_9f7a141242.jpg 1000w," sizes="100vw"></a></p><h3 style="margin-left:0px;"><i>The Peace Lodge &amp; Waterfall Gardens, </i><a href="https://www.vacationscostarica.com/vara-blanca/"><i>Vara Blanca</i></a><br>Height: 37 meters / 121 feet</h3><p style="margin-left:0px;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin-left:0px;">Featuring five famous waterfalls and the largest Animal Sanctuary in Costa Rica, La Paz waterfall is by far the most popular nature tour in the San Jose area. This is a very family friendly spot with paved trails, tons of animals to see and a restaurant on site. Spanish for “the Peace”, although you cannot swim in the La Paz waterfalls, guests of the Peace Lodge can enjoy the pool on property.</p><h4 style="margin-left:0px;">Place to stay: <a href="https://www.vacationscostarica.com/vara-blanca/stay/peace-lodge-waterfall-gardens/">The Peace Lodge &amp; Waterfall Gardens</a></h4><h4 style="margin-left:0px;">Tour: <a href="https://www.vacationscostarica.com/places-to-visit/national-parks/poas-volcano/">La Paz Waterfall Gardens &amp; Poas Volcano Tour</a></h4><h4 style="margin-left:0px;">&nbsp;</h4><p style="margin-left:0px;">&nbsp;</p><h2 style="margin-left:0px;"><a href="https://www.vacationscostarica.com/arenal-volcano/things-to-do/la-fortuna-waterfall/"><strong>La Fortuna Waterfall</strong></a></h2><p><a href="https://www.vacationscostarica.com/arenal-volcano/things-to-do/la-fortuna-waterfall/"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/vacationscostarica-com/image/upload/v1646780716/la_fortuna_waterfall_river_swim_arenal_9e03944cc8.jpg" alt="la-fortuna-waterfall-river-swim-arenal.jpg" srcset="https://res.cloudinary.com/vacationscostarica-com/image/upload/v1646780717/thumbnail_la_fortuna_waterfall_river_swim_arenal_9e03944cc8.jpg 234w,https://res.cloudinary.com/vacationscostarica-com/image/upload/v1646780718/small_la_fortuna_waterfall_river_swim_arenal_9e03944cc8.jpg 500w,https://res.cloudinary.com/vacationscostarica-com/image/upload/v1646780718/medium_la_fortuna_waterfall_river_swim_arenal_9e03944cc8.jpg 750w,https://res.cloudinary.com/vacationscostarica-com/image/upload/v1646780717/large_la_fortuna_waterfall_river_swim_arenal_9e03944cc8.jpg 1000w," sizes="100vw"></a></p><h3 style="margin-left:0px;"><a href="https://www.vacationscostarica.com/arenal-volcano/"><i>Arenal</i></a><br>Height: 70 meters / 229 feet</h3><p style="margin-left:0px;">This waterfall is at the base of a dormant volcano in a biological reserve part of the Arenal Volcano National Park. As you trek through the rainforest and pasture either on foot or by horseback, you will view monkeys, toucans and other wildlife until you arrive at the emerald green pool at the bottom of the 70 meter fall. Swimming is allowed in the river (and is known to be a bit chilly at times) but not near the base of the waterfall as it is quite turbulent.</p><h4 style="margin-left:0px;">Place to stay: <a href="https://www.vacationscostarica.com/arenal-volcano/stay/tabacon-thermal-resort-spa/">Tabacon Thermal Resort &amp; Spa</a></h4><h4 style="margin-left:0px;">Tour: <a href="https://www.vacationscostarica.com/arenal-volcano/things-to-do/la-fortuna-waterfall/">La Fortuna Waterfall Tour</a></h4><h4 style="margin-left:0px;">&nbsp;</h4><p style="margin-left:0px;">&nbsp;</p><h2 style="margin-left:0px;"><a href="https://www.vacationscostarica.com/bajos-del-toro/"><strong>El Silencio Waterfall</strong></a></h2><p><a href="https://www.vacationscostarica.com/bajos-del-toro/"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/vacationscostarica-com/image/upload/v1652912830/el_silencio_lodge_main_waterfall_overview_bajos_del_toro_d1e27f4643.jpg" alt="el-silencio-lodge-main-waterfall-overview-bajos-del-toro.jpg" srcset="https://res.cloudinary.com/vacationscostarica-com/image/upload/v1652912830/thumbnail_el_silencio_lodge_main_waterfall_overview_bajos_del_toro_d1e27f4643.jpg 234w,https://res.cloudinary.com/vacationscostarica-com/image/upload/v1652912832/small_el_silencio_lodge_main_waterfall_overview_bajos_del_toro_d1e27f4643.jpg 500w,https://res.cloudinary.com/vacationscostarica-com/image/upload/v1652912831/medium_el_silencio_lodge_main_waterfall_overview_bajos_del_toro_d1e27f4643.jpg 750w,https://res.cloudinary.com/vacationscostarica-com/image/upload/v1652912831/large_el_silencio_lodge_main_waterfall_overview_bajos_del_toro_d1e27f4643.jpg 1000w," sizes="100vw"></a></p><h4 style="margin-left:0px;"><a href="https://www.vacationscostarica.com/bajos-del-toro/"><i>Bajos del Toro, Central Region</i></a><br>Height: 82 meters / 270 feet</h4><p style="margin-left:0px;">Description: This impressive waterfall actually sits in an extinct volcano crater at about 1000 meters of elevation! Hidden in the rainforest surrounded by chicken farms and crop fields, this off-the-beaten path fall is a must see! Once you stand on the rocks at the bottom of the crater and look up at the gigantic cliffs and waterfall in front of you, you will realize how great the power of nature really is.</p><h4 style="margin-left:0px;">Place to stay: <a href="https://www.vacationscostarica.com/bajos-del-toro/stay/el-silencio-lodge-spa/">El Silencio Lodge &amp; Spa</a></h4><h4 style="margin-left:0px;">Tour: Guided Tour offered by El Silencio Lodge &amp; Spa</h4><h3 style="margin-left:0px;">&nbsp;</h3><p style="margin-left:0px;">&nbsp;</p><h2 style="margin-left:0px;"><a href="https://www.vacationscostarica.com/things-to-do/rio-celeste-waterfall-guided-hike/"><strong>Rio Celeste Waterfall</strong></a></h2><p><a href="https://www.vacationscostarica.com/things-to-do/rio-celeste-waterfall-guided-hike/"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/vacationscostarica-com/image/upload/v1646936245/tenorio_rio_celeste_waterfall_573e8778ec.jpg" alt="tenorio-rio-celeste-waterfall.jpg" srcset="https://res.cloudinary.com/vacationscostarica-com/image/upload/v1646936246/thumbnail_tenorio_rio_celeste_waterfall_573e8778ec.jpg 234w,https://res.cloudinary.com/vacationscostarica-com/image/upload/v1646936247/small_tenorio_rio_celeste_waterfall_573e8778ec.jpg 500w,https://res.cloudinary.com/vacationscostarica-com/image/upload/v1646936247/medium_tenorio_rio_celeste_waterfall_573e8778ec.jpg 750w,https://res.cloudinary.com/vacationscostarica-com/image/upload/v1646936246/large_tenorio_rio_celeste_waterfall_573e8778ec.jpg 1000w," sizes="100vw"></a></p><h4 style="margin-left:0px;"><a href="https://www.vacationscostarica.com/tenorio-celeste/"><i>Rio Celeste, Tenorio</i></a><br>Height: 90 meters / 295 feet</h4><p style="margin-left:0px;">Considered “painted by God”, after about 150 steep steps you encounter the electric blue water of Rio Celeste. You will not believe the colors of the scenery you will witness as you hike and explore the Rio Celeste Waterfall area filled with lush jungle forest and the ultimate blue lagoon.</p><h4 style="margin-left:0px;">Place to stay: <a href="https://www.vacationscostarica.com/tenorio-celeste/stay/rio-celeste-hideaway-hotel/">Rio Celeste Hideaway Hotel</a></h4><h4 style="margin-left:0px;">Tour: Guided Tour offered by the Rio Celeste Hotel</h4><p style="margin-left:0px;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin-left:0px;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin-left:0px;">&nbsp;</p><h2 style="margin-left:0px;"><strong>Llanos de Cortez Waterfall</strong></h2><p><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/vacationscostarica-com/image/upload/v1648845688/liberia_llanos_de_cortez_waterfall_overview_c0cd995fb8.jpg" alt="liberia-llanos-de-cortez-waterfall-overview.jpg" srcset="https://res.cloudinary.com/vacationscostarica-com/image/upload/v1648845689/thumbnail_liberia_llanos_de_cortez_waterfall_overview_c0cd995fb8.jpg 245w,https://res.cloudinary.com/vacationscostarica-com/image/upload/v1648845690/small_liberia_llanos_de_cortez_waterfall_overview_c0cd995fb8.jpg 500w,https://res.cloudinary.com/vacationscostarica-com/image/upload/v1648845690/medium_liberia_llanos_de_cortez_waterfall_overview_c0cd995fb8.jpg 750w,https://res.cloudinary.com/vacationscostarica-com/image/upload/v1648845689/large_liberia_llanos_de_cortez_waterfall_overview_c0cd995fb8.jpg 1000w," sizes="100vw"></p><h4 style="margin-left:0px;"><a href="https://www.vacationscostarica.com/liberia/"><i>Liberia, Guanacaste</i></a><br>Height: 20 meters / 65 feet</h4><p style="margin-left:0px;">Rocky cliffs and thick jungle surround this beautiful waterfall with a sandy area to rest in front of a gorgeous pool for you and your loved ones to enjoy swimming in the refreshing water. You can witness all different types of wildlife as you walk along the banks of the river including frogs, tadpoles, and the Jesus Christ Lizard (which received its name for being able to run across the surface of the water).</p><h4 style="margin-left:0px;">Place to stay: <a href="https://www.vacationscostarica.com/conchal/stay/westin-reserva-conchal-golf-resort-spa/">The Westin Resort and Spa</a></h4><h4 style="margin-left:0px;">Tour: Hidden Waterfall &amp; Local Market Tour</h4><h4 style="margin-left:0px;">&nbsp;</h4><p style="margin-left:0px;">&nbsp;</p><h2 style="margin-left:0px;"><a href="https://www.vacationscostarica.com/things-to-do/waterfalls-guided-hike/"><strong>Nauyaca Waterfall</strong></a></h2><p><a href="https://www.vacationscostarica.com/things-to-do/waterfalls-guided-hike/"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/vacationscostarica-com/image/upload/v1648170193/nauyaca_waterfalls_tourist_swimming_spot_manuel_antonio_ef1fbfd5f7.jpg" alt="nauyaca-waterfalls-tourist-swimming-spot-manuel-antonio.jpg" srcset="https://res.cloudinary.com/vacationscostarica-com/image/upload/v1648170194/thumbnail_nauyaca_waterfalls_tourist_swimming_spot_manuel_antonio_ef1fbfd5f7.jpg 234w,https://res.cloudinary.com/vacationscostarica-com/image/upload/v1648170195/small_nauyaca_waterfalls_tourist_swimming_spot_manuel_antonio_ef1fbfd5f7.jpg 500w,https://res.cloudinary.com/vacationscostarica-com/image/upload/v1648170195/medium_nauyaca_waterfalls_tourist_swimming_spot_manuel_antonio_ef1fbfd5f7.jpg 750w,https://res.cloudinary.com/vacationscostarica-com/image/upload/v1648170194/large_nauyaca_waterfalls_tourist_swimming_spot_manuel_antonio_ef1fbfd5f7.jpg 1000w," sizes="100vw"></a></p><h4 style="margin-left:0px;"><a href="https://www.vacationscostarica.com/uvita/"><i>Uvita</i></a><br>Height: 61 meters / 200 feet (combined height for both falls)</h4><p style="margin-left:0px;">Nauyaca Waterfalls sit on a privately owned nature preserve just 6km outside of Dominical on an 8 meter deep canyon along Baru River. Nauyaca is actually two falls together with a large natural pool spanning 1000 square meters. Once there you can jump into the springs from the rocks and enjoy taking photos of this magnificent place!</p><h4 style="margin-left:0px;">Place to stay: <a href="https://www.vacationscostarica.com/manuel-antonio/stay/arenas-del-mar-beachfront-rainforest-resort/">Arenas Del Mar Beachfront Rainforest Resort</a></h4><h4 style="margin-left:0px;">Tour:<a href="https://www.vacationscostarica.com/things-to-do/waterfalls-guided-hike/">&nbsp;Nauyaca Waterfall Tour</a></h4><p style="margin-left:0px;">&nbsp;</p>

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Chasing Waterfalls in Costa Rica!

Costa Rica is the ideal place, not only for those in search of tranquility and nature, but also for waterfall lovers. Some of the most spectacular waterfalls are here!