El Canto Waterfall (Catarata El Canto)

Tip

Ask at La Fortuna or the entrance whether the trail is open before driving up, and bring cash for the fee.

Be careful

Steep rocky road and wet steps: drive carefully, wear grippy shoes and skip it after heavy rain.

Getting there

Private access with a fee (about 14 USD per person reported by a visitor); check current status.

Places nearby

• Finca Paraíso OrgánicoTours & AdventureOrganic family farm south-east of La Fortuna offering farm tours with tastings of what they grow.
• Arenal Vida CampesinaFood & CoffeeSelf-sufficient organic farm and cultural learning center 3 km south of La Fortuna where guests learn about coffee, sugar cane and cacao, grind cacao pods, make tortillas and taste local fruit.
• Horseback Riding Costa Rica (La Fortuna)Parks & WildlifeLocal horseback operator running guided rides with Arenal Volcano views (2 h) or down to the La Fortuna waterfall (3 h); riders are matched with horses by experience and all gear is provided.
• Arenal Mundo AventuraTours & AdventureAdventure and nature park founded in 2005 on the road to the La Fortuna waterfall, combining ziplines and rides with guided night walks, birding, horses and a Maleku cultural visit; guides are ICT-certified.
• Eco Garden Arenal (sloth, birding and night tours)Parks & Wildlife · from $40Small private ecological park southeast of La Fortuna run as a wildlife corridor: guided small-group walks to find sloths, toucans and, after dark, red-eyed tree frogs and poison-dart frogs.
• El Chante VerdeFood & CoffeeModern, clean restaurant on the south side of La Fortuna mixing plant-based dishes with traditional Costa Rican plates; the tableside guacamole and grilled pineapple get the most praise.