Catarata La Esmeralda Perdida
Waterfall · San José & Central Valley · hidden gem
A waterfall near Jiménez, Limón province. Details are limited, so treat it as a place to explore and check conditions locally.
- Location
- 10.08533, -83.791545 — 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
- 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.
- 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.
- Aquiares Coffee & Community ExperienceParks & Wildlife · from $38A large historic coffee estate near Turrialba that offers a two-hour coffee tour, a full-day estate program, horseback rides through the plantation and bird-watching walks.
- 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/10846664250 · https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/10846664250