Bri Bri

Tip

Little is published about this spot: check access locally and go in the morning, when it is usually drier.

Be careful

Rocks near falls are slippery and rivers can rise fast after rain upstream; don't swim under the fall or in heavy rain.

Places nearby

• Finca La Isla Botanical GardenParks & WildlifePermaculture farm and botanical garden outside Puerto Viejo with labelled tropical trees, cacao, vanilla and annatto, poison dart frogs, a plant nursery and on-site chocolate.
• Caribe Fun ToursParks & Wildlife · takes 4 h–5 h · from $62Puerto Viejo tour operator and in-country travel planner offering Caribbean nature, culture and chocolate tours plus multi-day packages.
• Hotel Banana AzulStaysAdults-only beachfront hotel on Playa Negra just outside Puerto Viejo, with a pool, a beach bar and villas with plunge pools across the road.
• ATEC (Talamanca Association of Ecotourism and Conservation)Parks & Wildlife · from $38Community-run non-profit in Puerto Viejo whose local guides lead more than 50 tours.
• Port Vell RestauranteFood & CoffeeBreakfast-and-lunch spot on Calle 213 serving big gallo pinto plates, pancakes, bagels and smoothies, with many vegan options and no added sugar in the juices.
• Caribe ShuttleTransfers & Rentals · takes 5 hShuttle company based in Puerto Viejo running shared and private transfers across Costa Rica and to Panama and Nicaragua.