Guanacaste Province is one of the most spectacular places in Costa Rica; there is plenty of things to do and so many natural beauties that you cannot miss. One of this natural tours is the Llanos de Cortez Waterfall.
In our Costa Rica private tours, we take you to one of the most beautiful places in Guanacaste. This breathtaking cascade is absolutely worth visiting if you love a low-cheap tour, water and nature.
A water paradise in Guanacaste Province
As soon as you get to the bottom of the trail of the Llanos de Cortez Waterfall, you will be mesmerized by one of the most amazing waterfalls in Costa Rica. The cascade is wide and delicate along with thin streams of water falling in the rocks.
You will see some rocky cliffs through the crystal water as well as the forest surrounds the falls. If you are lucky, you will heard birds singing and, sometimes, monkeys bawling from the trees.
A nice poza (little pool) is located at the base of the waterfall. You can swim or just sit on the rocks where you can get your feet wet. There is a sandy area to hang out and relax.
Private tour to the waterfall
Llanos de Cortez Waterfall is located just 40 minutes from Liberia Costa Rica airport. In 3 Monkies CR, we offer Liberia airport shuttle service for your comfort and privacy.
Your Costa Rica private tour will begin when your transportation pick you up from your hotel or even the airport if you want to go on adventure at once. Our nice drivers will be available for any questions you might have.
Private transportation Costa Rica include air-conditioned modern vans and cars, comfy seats and bottles of water. You will feel safe and happy when your transportation takes you to your private tour where our professional guides await.
Once you get to the place, your guide will show you the trail catarata. Even though the path to the waterfall is flat and not paved, your guide will help you to walk through without any problem.
Amazing views and walking paths
In this Costa Rica private tour you can enjoy a full day in nature and watching the amazing views Llanos de Cortez Waterfall offers you. For those who love to explore, there is a trail over to the left side of the waterfall that leads you to the top.
Remember that paths throughout the waterfall can be very sloppy; therefore, you will have to use your hands sometimes to avoid falling down. When you get to the top, you will realize that the little walk was worth it.
From the top, you can see the little pool at the end of the cascade. Take a look to the river that Llanos de Cortez Waterfall provides with. Take a minute to walk along the river’s borders and see wildlife animals like frogs, tadpoles; and the Jesus Christ Lizard. Its name due to it can literally run on water’s surface.
If you want to spend more time at the top of the waterfall, you can definitely do it and have hours of picnic and excellent landscapes views. When is about going to this astonishing waterfall, private tours in Costa Rica are the best choose for you.
Best time to visit Llanos de Cortez Waterfall
Costa Rica private tours in 3 Monkies CR could depend on the season you are planning to take the tour. We specify this because the waterfall water could be very low or high depending on the month you decide to go.
On the one hand, March is the peak of dry season in Llanos de Cortez Waterfall and water levels can be very low. Consequently, if you want to swim in the little pool, you will be pretty disappointed.
On the other hand, October and November are very rainy seasons and water level is higher than normal. You can absolutely go in October since there is few tourists and is not too crowded to take pictures.
You have all day to visit Llanos de Cortez Waterfall. Nevertheless, our private tours Costa Rica will book you a schedule and you can pick the hour that suits you the best.
What to bring and tips for visiting Llanos de Cortez Waterfall
As this Costa Rica private tour is completely outdoors, you should take into consideration these recommendations. Bring light clothes such as shorts, flip-flops, a cap, a towel, insect repellent and most important, a camera.
Under the waterfall, there are few rocks where people used to climb up. Nowadays, this action is forbidden. If you try to do it, a lifeguard will blow a whistle at you and tell you to get down the rocks.
Avoid jumping from the waterfall; the little pool is not that big and you can be seriously injured. Follow your guides’ instructions to stay safe and have a nice day in your tour; safety comes first in our Costa Rica private tours.
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