Catarata Salto la Mona

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

• Eco Termales Quepos (Aguas Termales de Dos Bocas)Yoga & WellnessRustic, family-run natural hot springs in the hills behind Hatillo, between Quepos and Dominical: an upper pool split by low stone walls looking over the forest, a lower pool steps from a cool river with shallow swimming spots and a natural rock slide.
• Café KahawaFood & CoffeeCozy garden café in San Gerardo de Dota, popular after hikes in the Savegre valley for trout dishes, a trout and cream cheese sandwich, desserts with fresh fruit and good local coffee, with quetzals sometimes seen from the tables.
• Restaurante Doña MarlenSodas & Local FoodSmall family soda in San Gerardo de Dota praised as one of the country's best: trout casados and whole fried trout, a succulent garden, fair prices and a famous house cocktail.
• Parque ReptilandiaParks & WildlifeSmall reptile park near Dominical with crocodiles, caimans, snakes and frogs in spacious glass enclosures; no booking needed, and reviewers praise the owner for his hands-on explanations.
• Nauyaca Waterfalls (Cataratas Nauyaca, Don Lulo family)Parks & Wildlife · from $10Private entrance to the multi-tiered Nauyaca waterfalls above Dominical, run by the family of Don Lulo.
• Miriam's QuetzalsFood & CoffeeFamily-run restaurant and bird-watching stop in San Gerardo de Dota: gallo pinto breakfast, casado or whole fried trout for lunch, and a garden with hummingbirds and visiting quetzals.