Bijagua River Falls & Tenorio Volcano Lookout
Waterfall · Arenal & La Fortuna · hidden gem
Two trails on the slopes of Miravalles just outside Bijagua: one through cloud and rain forest to the falls and clear pools of the Río Bijagua, the other to a lookout over Tenorio Volcano and the town.
- Cost
- about $10
- Time there
- 2.5 h
- Best time
- morning
- Kids
- 5 / 10
- View
- 7 / 10
- Crowds
- 2 / 10
- Swimming
- 8 / 10
- Effort
- 5 / 10
- Location
- 10.72475, -85.09705 — Google Maps
- Ratings
- 4.8 on Google (26)
Before you go
- Entry
- $10 for visitors · ₡2,000 for residents
- Payment
- cash, SINPE
- Tickets
- Pay at the entrance
- Parking
- Free
- Walk
- 105 min
- Swimming
- Yes
- Facilities
- food
- Bring
- hiking shoes, long pants, swimsuit, repellent, rain layer
- Season
- open all year; Nov–Apr recommended
- Checked
- 2026-10
Tip
Pay at the reception of Hotel Cataratas Bijagua Lodge (cash or SINPE); no booking needed. Bring a swimsuit for the pools.
Be careful
Trail is muddy and slippery in the rain; long pants and repellent help.
Places nearby
- Frog's ParadiseParks & WildlifeA family project on a former cattle farm turned secondary forest in Bijagua, run by owner Miguel; its night walks find red-eyed tree frogs, poison dart frogs and more, and are loved by families.
- La Casona del Maíz (Bijagua corn shack)Sodas & Local FoodA corn-everything stop on the main road as you enter Bijagua from the south, easy to spot by the giant corn cob statue out front.
- Soda Doña EliSodas & Local FoodOne of Bijagua's busiest sodas, on the main stretch through town, for typical breakfasts and lunches.
- Pizzería El BarrigónFood & CoffeeBijagua's pizzeria on the main road, with an outdoor area and takeaway.
- Bijagua Ranas – Frogs, Coffee, Cacao & Sloth ToursParks & WildlifeSmall Bijagua operator with gardens and trails where locals guide frog night walks and coffee, cacao and sloth tours.
- Finca Verde Lodge (wildlife tours and Hummingbird Café)Parks & Wildlife · from $15A rustic, locally run lodge, organic farm and reforestation project at the edge of Bijagua, backed by forest.
Sources: OpenStreetMap node/2471759576 · https://bitzudome.com/places/cataratas-del-rio-bijagua-y-mirador-del-volcan-tenorio/ · https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/2471759576