Catarata Tesoro Escondido
Parks & Wildlife · San José & Central Valley · Waterfall trail
Privately run waterfall on the edge of Bajos del Toro with its own lookout; large signs on Route 708 point the way. A cheaper, quieter alternative to Catarata del Toro.
- Hours
- 7:00–17:00 (2021); reservations by phone
Prices (as published)
| Waterfall | ₡5,000 (2021) |
| Lookout | ₡4,000 (2021) |
| Waterfall + lookout | ₡7,000 (2021) |
| All-inclusive (breakfast, lunch, entry, guide) | ₡12,000 (2021) |
| Parking, all day | ₡1,000 (2021) |
Before you go
- Tickets
- Better to book ahead
- Parking
- Paid
- Checked
- 2026-10
Contact & directions
- Phone: +506 8896 8017
- Location: 10.21251, -84.27862 — Google Maps · Waze
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