La Fortuna Waterfalls

There are no words to describe the experience of being in front of this beautiful waterfall located in La Fortuna Costa Rica. When the moist breeze touches, your skin and you hear the noisy falling water of this impressive waterfall, you begin to feel a feeling of serenity and tranquility that makes you forget all your troubles. I can say that this waterfall is a great emotional therapy for anyone
visiting this place.

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Countless of Ticos and thousands of tourists every year make the journey to La Fortuna not to miss this natural spectacle. Where is it, and how do I get there? You might ask. This amazing place is not too far off la Fortuna downtown it is just 6 kms away.



What to expect from this adventure place? Well, the first thing is to pay your way in. The price for admission is:
a - Foreign: $ 9.04
b - Ticos pay: $ 5.65
c - Student with ID day: $ 2.83


Before you get this awesome place you have to make a 20-minute walk along a path through a natural forest. This can be done on foot or perhaps on horseback. The first feeling is a feeling of insignificance before the majestic of the waterfalls since it is 80 meters high. Suddenly, you become like a child in a hurry to get into the crystalline water that settles below the waterfall. It is very impressive. You will see tourist's undress and get into their bathing suit in a rush. It is just that fun. You have to be there.

No doubt this beautiful place provides visitors a wonderful place to swim and relax. It will give you the perfect opportunity to take some amazing photos. The location of this cataract could not be better, is located at the base of Cerro Chato, amid a lush tropical forest.

It is worth going to this place? This question, in reality, is silly. Yes, it is worth visiting. Coming to Costa Rica and not visiting this waterfall is much like going to Mexico and not eating Mexican food.
He has extensive the spectacular scenic beauty, surrounded by lush vegetation, and a variety of flora and fauna. The waterfall is produced by Fortuna River, these waters and tributaries located in the mountains of the area.

The photos and videos on the internet do not do justice to this beautiful place. There is a gazebo where you can stop and enjoy the view for a few minutes silence. Listen to nature will help you listen to yourself.


Do not miss this experience is not expensive, and it's easy to get there.
How to get there? Perhaps you ask. There are several options:

A] - Taking the Interamerican Highway take the detour in due Tilarán Cañas, is passed through Nuevo Arenal and La Fortuna finally
B] - Another alternative would Alajuela - Naranjo - San Ramon - Chachagua - La Fortuna.
C] - Alajuela - Naranjo - Zarcero - Ciudad Quesada - La Fortuna.
D] - Once in the center of La Fortuna, the Catholic Church is 1km and 4km south west.

Schedule: The schedule to access the waterfall is from 8:00 am to 5:00 p.m

I hope to hear of your adventure in this wonderful place.