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Waterfall Swim: Costa Rican River Adventure
4.7
23 Ratings
La Fortuna de San Carlos
Imagine swimming in a natural river with the gentle breeze from a 70-meter (230 ft.) high waterfall behind you.
The adventure continues at La Finquita Farm & Restaurant, where a traditional Costa Rican lunch awaits.
Imagine swimming in a natural river with the gentle breeze from a 70-meter (230 ft.) high waterfall behind you.
The adventure continues at La Finquita Farm & Restaurant, where a traditional Costa Rican lunch awaits.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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La Fortuna Waterfall - Originating from the river of the same name, this waterfall is adjacent to the Arenal-Monteverde protected area, which is rich in wildlife and plays a crucial role in conserving tributaries that supply drinking water to nearby communities.
The guide will lead you and highlight the key features of this vibrant area, where you…
- La Fortuna Waterfall - Originating from the river of the same name, this waterfall is adjacent to the Arenal-Monteverde protected area, which is rich in wildlife and plays a crucial role in conserving tributaries that supply drinking water to nearby communities.
The guide will lead you and highlight the key features of this vibrant area, where you can choose to admire the stunning waterfall from the viewpoint or take a 300-meter walk on a steep yet secure path to get closer. Swimming in the river is permitted, though not near the waterfall. This experience will be unforgettable.
- La Finquita from Farm to Table - The adventure continues at La Finquita Farm & Restaurant, a venture focused on regenerative and holistic agriculture. As you stroll through the farm’s picturesque landscapes, you will discover its dedication to organic farming, where crops are cultivated without chemicals using natural compost made on-site. The farm embodies Costa Rica’s agricultural heritage, providing visitors with a genuine insight into rural life.
At La Finquita, you will learn about the innovative application of microorganisms and sustainable methods that rejuvenate the soil and yield high-quality, chemical-free produce. This tour beautifully combines the natural beauty of La Fortuna Waterfall with the practical experience of sustainable farming, fostering a deeper appreciation for nature, healthy eating, and Costa Rican culture. This journey will reshape your understanding of agriculture and mindful eating!
What's Included
- Professional guide
- Transportation
- Entrance tickets
- Professional guide
- Transportation
- Entrance tickets
Additional Information
- Please inform the age of kids under 12 years.
- Please inform the age of kids under 12 years.
Location
La Fortuna Waterfall
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.7
(23 Ratings)
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Hali_roxy
Apr 14, 2026
Waterfall is spectacular and food is top notch - Tour guide Diego and his driver (forgot his name) picked us up at the resort and drove us to the waterfall. Went down the 530 steps to the waterfall with some spectacular views along the way. We didn’t swim but we took tons of pics and he also took many for us while there. The trek back up was quite the adventure but many places to sit and take in the views along the way. Once we made it to the top we headed to the farm for a farm to table meal which was fantastic. The people are so friendly and their homemade hot sauce was a huge hit and I bought some to bring home. Might need a supplier lol. Learned about farm life and even saw plenty of wildlife. This experience is so worth it! Highly recommend
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Lorraineandjill
Apr 5, 2026
Loved this trip to the Waterfall and especially the visit to La Finquita - Our tour guide from Jacamar was the best. He picked us up (just the two of us) in a lovely air conditioned van and took us to La Fortuna waterfall. We stopped to catch our breath numerous times on the way down, he guarded our stuff while we took load of photos from various locations. We opted to not go in the water - it was very busy (but still gorgeous). We had mango smoothies when we got to the top (very refreshing) and then went to La Finquita a local organic farm.
The same guide (I can't remember his name) was excellent and showed us everything that was growing on this organic farm. It was really interesting. We saw bananas, plantain, papaya, pineapple and sop much more.
They have their own forest walk along a river too - totally gorgeous. We saw loads of wildlife and a red poison dart frog!! It's such a beautiful place and he told us that they are thinking of developing into a wellness retreat. Think organic food, yoga, meditation, nature - it would be amazing! I really wished that this bit of the tour was longer and that they should have been busier - please go!!!!
The food in the open air restaurant was really good. Farm to table organically grown and freshly harvested from the farm.
I absolutely recommend this tour if you are in La Fortuna.
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Latoya_m
Feb 11, 2026
Wonderful experience - My partner and I booked this excursion not expecting too much. But we're we wrong we had a great tour guide by the name of Carlos. He was very informative and professional. He was patient with us and motivated us to get back up those 500 steps to see the waterfall. Seeing the waterfall up close was so magical. It was worth all those steps 😬. The lunch after at the farm was really good and he gave us a tour of the farm that was such a great experience as well. Day well spent!!
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Susie_f
Jan 30, 2026
Cool off at the base of the waterfall - Memorable moment walking to the Catarata waterfall. Hundreds of steps going down and then as many stairs back up! Two spots for swimming...one very near the falls...requires more effort as you access the falls on the stones at the base of the fall. Nice experience. The other spot, in an area with much easier access just beside the fall.
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Daniel_c
Jan 24, 2026
Highly recommend! - We had Cindy as our guide. She was great! It's a whole lot of stairs down to the water and back up, but totally doable for young and old (unless, I guess, bad knees). Setting for lunch, and meal itself, was also great. I highly recommend!
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Zacandcorinnea
Jan 3, 2026
Informative and personalized - We just got back from a tour with Cesar and Diego. We booked the La Fortuna waterfall with organic farm through our hotel Heliconias Nature Inn and Spa and this is who the tours was through. They were extremely accommodating and even stopped on the road so we could see a sloth and some Macaws. It was awesome. They were informative with history and the natural surroundings of the waterfall area and our six year old daughter and my 72 year old parents handled the stairs quite well. Cesar made sure to stay with my parents the whole way up and was very patient when they needed to stop and rest.
The farm tour was amazing where we were able to press can juice and learn about what they grew there. And the food was amazing! I would highly recommend this tour!
Cesar and Diego thank you for such an amazing day!
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Carol_s
Mar 29, 2025
Waterfall, hike and lunch extraordinaire! - An experience with photo opportunities galore along a picturesque hike. Henry, our guide was fabous and very accommodating. The dip in the water was exilerating!
After the hike, we had a full tour of the farm property .The farm to table lunch was plentiful with a wide range of local, authentic foods from beginning to end!
Great experience!
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Christina_r
Mar 27, 2025
Great experience! - This was a great experience! And definitely worth the trek down and back up the stairs! Not overly difficult and plenty of places to rest on the way back up.
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Bjaco1
Oct 24, 2024
Professional in every way! - We were picked up timely and our guide Bernado was highly professional. We toured with a couple from Spain on their honeymoon. Bernardo spoke fluent English and Spanish which made our trip even better.
The waterfall location was a short drive from our hotel. They had towels and cold water available for us.
As we walked, Bernardo found unusual wildlife and took the time to help us take photos and set up his sighting scope.
The waterfall was beautiful and Bernado gave us good advice about how to avoid injury. We took it and enjoyed the trip.
To our surprise, we were taken to a farm owned by the touring company where we saw the blue frog and many other plants on the farm. We saw gorgeous stream and water fall there too. Then after a walk through the woods, we came upon a full outdoor kitchen and dining area where we were served a delicious lunch and dessert.
The entire experience was top notch!
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Pamela_h
Jun 5, 2024
Beautiful & majestic views - Our guide was terrific. We felt safe while he took care of all the details. We needed to make one market stop on the way back and he was very accommodating.
So far, this has been our favorite excursion. The falls were beyond beautiful and getting to swim nearby was amazing opportunity.
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