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Short hike to a 200 foot waterfall.


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Point to Point

1,688' 515 m

High

1,648' 502 m

Low

66' 20 m

Up

38' 12 m

Down

7%

Avg Grade (4°)

13%

Max Grade (8°)

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Features Birding · River/Creek · Swimming · Views · Waterfall

Need to Know

Restrooms, restaurant, and souvenir shop at the top. Entrance fee is $18 per person.

Description

Short hike that includes 500 stairs down to a beautiful 200 foot waterfall. Swimming is allowed below the falls and in the runoff creek. There are multiple view areas along the trail and at the bottom. Be ready for the 500 stairs back up as it's a good climb out of there.

Shared By:

Steve Vacula Jr

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  2.5 from 2 votes

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in La Fortuna

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#1

in La Fortuna

#65

in Costa Rica

#46,392

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La Fontana Waterfall
Feb 25, 2021 near La Fortuna, CR
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Antonio Romero
Feb 5, 2021
Steve Vacula Jr
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