If you are looking for a short break away from relaxing on the beach at Playa Dominical, then arrange for an eco tour to the Nauyaca Waterfalls and Pozo Azul Waterfalls. Explore dense tropical greenery and bathe in the refreshing waters of beautiful Costa Rican waterfalls while vacationing in Dominical. Bilingual tour guides point out Costa Rican wildlife along the way, including humming birds, monkeys, parrots, sloths, frogs and much more.
Both of the Dominical eco tours guide you through Costa Rica’s exotic rainforests and are also available on horseback! Guided horseback waterfall tours in Dominical are suitable for the entire family, though it is advised that children should be over the age of 12. Horses are very well cared for and experienced, so novice horseback riders have no concerns.
Available Waterfall Tours In Dominical
Thanks to the surrounding mountainous landscape of Costa Rica’s South Pacific, there are several wonderful eco tours to sign up for. Make sure to wear comfortable clothing and footwear and take plenty of insect repellent and sun block for hiking through the rainforest to the waterfalls of Dominical. You will be able to enjoy a relaxing dip in the waterfall swimming hole so don’t forget your bathing suits and towels. Bring along your camera to capture the memories of your waterfall eco tour in Costa Rica! These invigorating adventure tours in Dominical are a triumph of Costa Rica ecotourism. For more information about waterfalls near Playa Dominical or other popular beaches in Costa Rica, contact Escape Villas at 1-800-340-2407 or info@villascostarica.com.
- Nauyaca Waterfalls Eco Tour
Located just ten kilometers from Dominical beach, this wonderful two and a half hour horseback riding tour will guide you through Costa Rica’s amazing landscapes of lush rainforest greenery and rich biodiversity. The horseback ride leads to the magnificent 60 meter high cascading waterfalls of Nauyaca. Breakfast, a light lunch and refreshments are included with this Dominical eco tour. Transportation is available within the Dominical area, but if you’re in the mood to make the drive, then head approximately ten kilometers from Playa Dominical on the road to San Isdro Perez Zeledon. - Pozo Azul Waterfall Eco Tour
A beautiful place to bathe and chill out with friends and family. Although smaller than the Nauyaca Waterfalls, Pozo Azul is just as beautiful. It’s best to get here early on in the day to avoid crowds. Be prepared for the steep trek down and up the river bank to the waterall swimming hole. Located close to the village of Escaleras in the quiet town of Dominicalito, Pozo Azul Waterfalls boast inviting crystal waters at the feet of a beautiful waterfall. Have fun swinging off the rope and into the refreshing waters, but use caution and be aware of the shallow waters and rocky edges that surround the swimming hole. Keep a look out for sloths, monkeys and other rainforest wildlife. The waterfalls at Pozo Azul are located about 5 kilometers south of Playa Dominical. Indulge your family with a waterfall eco tour to Pozo Azul that includes transportation and refreshments. If you prefer to drive yourself, it’s best done in a 4×4, as the Pozo Azul waterfall is accessed by crossing over a small stream. On the main highway head towards the Bella Vista Lodge and then take the first road on your right. Travel past a school and cross over a small stream. Continue on this road for about 300 meters until you reach a point where the road widens. There is parking at Pozo Azul Waterfalls is occasionally guarded, but it is best not to leave anything valuable in plain sight.
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