Catarata Gamalota
Waterfall · San José & Central Valley · hidden gem
A waterfall near Guápiles, Limón province. OpenStreetMap lists its height as about 210 m. Details are limited, so treat it as a place to explore and check conditions locally.
- Location
- 10.120063, -83.835732 — Google Maps
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
- Rainforest Adventures Braulio CarrilloTours & Adventure · from $46Atlantic-slope rainforest park near Guápiles with a cable-car tram through the treetops, a canopy zipline, hanging bridges and small orchid and butterfly gardens and snake and frog exhibits.
- Sueños del IrazúFood & CoffeeTraditional restaurant on the way up to Irazú volcano with views of nature and a nearby river, known for hearty homemade soups, beef soup and fried fish.
- TOP Costa RicaTrip Planners · from $67Costa Rican travel company with an online platform where agencies can book over 700 activities and custom trips in real time.
Sources: OpenStreetMap node/10819732658 · https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/10819732658