Nauyaca Waterfalls (Cataratas Nauyaca, Don Lulo family)
Parks & Wildlife · Central Pacific · Self-guided walk to the falls
Private entrance to the multi-tiered Nauyaca waterfalls above Dominical, run by the family of Don Lulo. Visitors walk in on their own or ride a 4x4 pick-up shuttle, then swim in the big pool below the falls.
At the original Don Lulo entrance the upper waterfall is closed, the raised boardwalks were shut by the municipality and horseback tours ended in April 2026; the lower falls are reached by the dirt path and stairs.
Prices (as published)
| Walking (self-guided, no reservation) | $10 |
| Pick-up tour | from $32 |
| Semi-private afternoon 4x4 tour (special opening) | from $45 |
Contact & directions
- Website: https://nauyacawaterfallscostarica.com/
- Phone: +506 2787 0541
- Location: 9.273022, -83.819389 — Google Maps · Waze
Secret spots nearby
- Catarata de Santa Juana, PlatanilloWaterfall · hidden gemA waterfall near Platanillo, San José province.
- Nauyaca WaterfallsWaterfall · about $10A two-tier waterfall dropping about 45 m and then 20 m into a big swimmable pool in the hills above Dominical, one of the most spectacular falls in the country.
- Poza AzulSwimming spot · FreeA free jungle swimming hole above Dominicalito: a small waterfall pouring into a clear blue pool, with a rope swing for the brave.
- Catarata ElysianaWaterfall · hidden gemFall with trails and pools on the 'Ruta del Agua'.
- Diamante Waterfall and Cave (Las Tumbas)Waterfall · hidden gemA set of about ten waterfalls in old-growth forest above the village of Las Tumbas, near Tinamaste.
- Playa DominicalitoBeach · Free · hidden gemA small cove just south of Dominical, more sheltered and quieter than its big-wave neighbor, with rocks and tide pools to poke around at low tide and local fishing boats bobbing offshore.
Sources: https://nauyacawaterfallscostarica.com/