La Leona Waterfall is incredible, it flows into a deep orange canyon forming a stunning blue swimming hole at the base. The walk to get involves traversing jaw dropping blue rivers, climbing small ladders and then swimming using a rope to fight the current before you’ll finally reach the foot of the canyon waterfall itself. We’re sharing everything you need to know, including how hard the hike is, how crowded it gets and whether it’s worth taking a private tour.
Poza Los Coyotes: the best $4 you could possibly spend in Costa Rica
Poza Los Coyotes is jaw dropping, a vivid blue river and even a canyon you can swim through. When you’re done with swimming you can rent a tube and head downstream lazy river style. We’re sharing everything you need to know to visit, including what the walking trail is like, how it is to swim and tube, and just how busy it gets.
The Rio Negro Hot Springs: the full lowdown plus the four waterfall swimming spots
Las Chorreras Waterfall and the 5 paradise swimming holes beyond
We’ve heard it said that visiting Las Chorreras Waterfall isn’t worth it. But your entry fee doesn’t just get you access to the falls. You’ll also be able to visit five turquoise swimming holes beyond the falls, all of which were completely empty in peak season! We’re sharing details on each spot in this guide.
La Cangreja Waterfall: a gorgeous waterfall and the most monkeys we saw in Costa Rica!
Sector Santa Maria natural hot springs: the most underrated gem in Costa Rica?
This trail is one of the most underrated gems in Costa Rica. You’ll visit two forest waterfalls before reaching the incredible natural hot springs. The water is milky blue and the setting is 100% natural, just the springs backed by cliffs and forest. We’re sharing everything you need to know about the walk to get there, as well as what the access road is like.
Oropendola Waterfall: an easy access canyon waterfall you can swim at
Oropendola Waterfall is spectacular and one of the easiest access canyon waterfalls in Costa Rica. The falls cascade into a stunning blue water hole and unlike the nearby Cangreja Waterfall, swimming is allowed here. We’re sharing everything you need to know about the trail to get there and what it’s like to swim in the falls.