Everything you need to know to visit Nauyaca Waterfall, one of Costa Rica’s most beautiful waterfalls. This guide covers the walk, the shuttles, what it’s like to swim there, and tips for photography.
15 incredible things to do in Manuel Antonio National Park
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 magical San Gerardo de Dota: a quetzal spotting paradise
We fell in love with the beautiful cloud forest village of San Gerardo de Dota. It’s a magical little place where the air is cool, the forests are misty and mysterious, and the magnificent resplendent quetzals can be spotted in avocado trees beside the river. We’re sharing how to spend the perfect few days here, including tips for quetzal spotting.
Our top tips for planning a perfect day in Manuel Antonio National Park
Blue Falls: are these Costa Rica's most magical swimming holes?
This may be the most magnificent waterfall walk in Costa Rica. With incredible turquoise waterfalls, all of which you can swim in, as well as pristine rainforest, visiting is an unforgettable experience. We’re sharing everything you need to know, including difficulty, trail conditions, and what it’s like to swim in each spot.
13 Easy Walks in the Lake District, England
16 of the most spectacular waterfalls in Bali with tips for your visit
Bali has some of the most incredible waterfalls in the world, with crystal clear water and captivating jungle vibes. The sheer number of them is mind boggling, and more and more open to the public each year. Whether you’re looking for the perfect swimming hole, or somewhere to simply sit and admire the magic, you’ll find it in our detailed guide.
Uber in Costa Rica: 10 things you need to know before using it
El Tigre Waterfalls - what to expect & the truth about the uphill climb
Skip Los Quetzales National Park unless you enter through the backdoor
Arenal 1968 vs Arenal National Park vs Mirador El Silencio
If you’re planning an Arenal volcano hike in La Fortuna, chances are you’ve been weighing up the three major hiking areas, Arenal National Park, Arenal 1968 and Mirador El Silencio. Given that each of them has an entry fee, you’re probably not planning to hike them all. And that’s where we come in. We hiked all three trails to help you decide which is the best for you and we’re weighing up the pros and cons of each in this guide.
The truth about the wild hike to Rio Savegre Waterfall
Rainmaker: hanging bridges and jungle swimming holes without the crowds
If you’re looking for a beautiful rainforest walk with waterfalls, hanging bridges and swimming spots galore, this is it. Added to that the Rainmaker Conservation Park was the quietest of any similar trails we did in Costa Rica, so it’s perfect for when you want to escape the crowds. We’re sharing all the details or the trail and swimming holes.
Uvita Waterfall: the natural jungle waterslide plus swimming holes
Bijagual Falls: the wild hike to the bottom of Costa Rica's tallest waterfall
If you’re tired of the crowds and looking for an adventure, it’s time to hike to the bottom of Costa Rica’s tallest waterfall - Bijagual Falls! The track is through wild jungle with endless Scarlet macaws soaring overhead. It’s more rustic than most, so we’re sharing everything you need to know about the hike, including difficulty and trail conditions.
Cascada El Pavon: the best free thing to do near Uvita?
Believe it or not, some beautiful waterfalls in Costa Rica are still free of charge, and Cascada El Pavon is one of them. The walk to get there is easy and there are several additional swimming holes down river if you want to make an afternoon of it. We’re sharing everything you need to know to plan your visit.
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.
