You can set up your stuff here, but if it is really full which tends to happen unless you arrive very early we like to cross over to the side that is more woodsy and set up our stuff there. Just note, if traveling with kids, the water does get pretty deep and the push from the waterfall can be very strong further out.
We have heard that there is now a lifeguard on duty at the falls who will stop you from climbing on the rocks, but if the lifeguard is not there, please be careful and avoid the rocks. They can be super super slippery and accidents have happened. However, I can not guarantee that this path is still open to the public. It was actually really dangerous because you could stand at the edge of the top of the falls.
If you do opt to climb up here, please be careful. We have unfortunately heard of many tragic stories of slips off the top of the falls. It can be slippery up here and people sometimes get too close to the edge. From the top of the waterfall you can follow the path and it will lead you back to the parking lot.
Llanos de Cortez is open from am until pm. We suggest getting there by pm at the latest if you want a chance to fully enjoy the falls. Llanos de Cortez is a great day trip if you are staying in the Liberia, Playas del Coco , Papagayo area. The best way of visiting is with your own rental car. There are day tours that go here, but if you have a rental car you can save a lot of money and enjoy the falls at your own pace.
You will most likely be heading to Llanos de Cortez Waterfall from either Liberia or the Guanacaste beaches. If you are coming from the Playas del Coco area just hop on route 21 up to Liberia. You will pass the airport and then come to a main intersection in Liberia.
Take a right onto route 1 and continue about 14 miles. And enjoy the highway because it is definitely the nicest in the country! It is 19 meters 62 feet high, while others say 21 meters 69 feet , but the curtains of water drawn on the landscape are more striking than the dimensions.
Some say that the pool is more than four meters 13 feet deep. During the dry summer months, many Guanacaste families visit the waterfall since it is one of the few places where water flows year round. On ordinary days, about people can come, but there are days when up to 1, come.. You can climb to the top but it a little slippery. He showed us a baby porcupine and another swimming hole nearby.
Then when we wanted to swim, he and what seemed like his friend loitered arround our bags Check it out if you get a chance. If you have more questions you can contact me through j. The area is pretty enough, but even when we went on a Monday it was packed.
Very pretty, but we only ended up spending about an hour there. Easy stroll down a well-maintained trail with gradual stair steps. Nice picturesque waterfall that is popular with locals for picnics and swimming. You can swim behind the falls, and even scramble to the top although it's pretty slippery and dangerous--so be careful if you're feeling daring! Use Navigator in the AllTrails app and join the 46 other outdoor explorers who have completed this trail.
Length 0. Waterfall is pretty impressive, with public swimming allowed. Once you get turned around, go south on Highway 1 until you reach the pedestrian overpass again. Llanos de Cortez Waterfall is open daily from a. Last entrance: p. Its convenient location makes it the perfect stop while passing by or paired with another activity in Guanacaste. Access Another draw of the Llanos de Cortez is that it is relatively easy to access. Steps down to the waterfall, there are around Parking Parking is free with admission.
Facilities There is a small, rustic bath house with restrooms no showers in the parking lot. Hours Llanos de Cortez Waterfall is open daily from a. Last Updated: October 3, Have you visited the spectacular Llanos de Cortez Waterfall or have questions about visiting? Leave us a comment below! Looking for more information to plan your trip to Costa Rica? Learn more about its many adventure activities, grand volcano, and natural hot springs.
Packing for Costa Rica: The Essentials — Be prepared for your trip with this detailed list of what to bring. Turn right underneath the overpass and follow the dirt road to the waterfall. There will be signs, and a well-marked entrance. The last stretch of road leading up to the waterfall is a bumpy dirt road.
Parking is available on site. My research before visiting indicated an additional, small parking fee of a few dollars, but on our visit we were told there was no additional parking fee.
Things like this can change on a whim in Costa Rica, so bring extra change just in case! Many people pack picnics for the waterfall and a lot of tour groups stop over for a bit in the morning.
Arrive after and you will still have lots of time to enjoy the waterfall without it being too crowded.
The waterfall is a popular place with locals and can get incredibly busy on the weekends. Go on a weekday if you can!
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