Pozas La Florida (La Florida falls and pools)
Swimming spot · Nicoya Peninsula · hidden gem
A string of small waterfalls and swimming pools on a river in the farm country of La Florida, inland from Montezuma. Much quieter than the Montezuma falls, with a small entry fee paid to the landowners.
avoid after heavy rain
- Cost
- about $4
- Time there
- 2 h
- Best time
- morning
- Kids
- 3 / 10
- View
- 7 / 10
- Crowds
- 1 / 10
- Swimming
- 8 / 10
- Effort
- 3 / 10
- Location
- 9.702173, -85.054065 — Google Maps
- Ratings
- 4.5 on Google (51)
Before you go
- Entry
- ₡2,000 for residents
- Payment
- Cash only
- Tickets
- Pay at the entrance
- Road
- 4×4 needed
- Swimming
- Yes
- Bring
- cash in colones, water shoes
- Fewer people
- rarely busy
- Checked
- 2026-10
Tip
Bring cash in colones for the entry and drop the pin before you go - the entrance is easy to miss. Nearby 'Florida Waterfalls' is a separate listing on the same area.
Be careful
Rocks around the pools are slippery. After heavy rain the river rises fast - stay out when the water is brown and strong.
Getting there
From Cóbano toward Florida; the last access road is in poor shape and can damage low cars.
Places nearby
- Ylang Ylang Beach ResortStays · from $224Beachfront jungle resort a short walk from Montezuma village.
- Sabor de Mar MontezumaFood & CoffeeSmall seafood spot in Montezuma that reviewers call a hidden gem: very fresh ceviche, fish in shrimp sauce and big portions at fair prices, with friendly staff.
- Soda La NaranjaSodas & Local FoodFamily-owned soda in Montezuma serving authentic Costa Rican plates: orange chicken, ceviche, fish tacos and mango smoothies in generous portions at reasonable prices.
- Soda El ArtesanoSodas & Local FoodSimple local soda in the centre of Montezuma, right next door to Soda La Naranja, serving typical plates and fish at some of the lowest prices in town.
- Ice Dream Gelato & Coffee ShopFood & CoffeeLittle café in the middle of Montezuma for coffee, breakfast and gelato - the easy cool-down stop between the beach and the falls.
- Sano Banano Restaurant & BarFood & CoffeeLong-running vegetarian-friendly restaurant a few steps from Montezuma beach, with a leafy patio, vegan and gluten-free plates and a mixed menu (mushroom pasta, tofu curry, seafood).
Sources: OpenStreetMap node/4268637394 · https://www.google.com/maps/search/Pozas+La+Florida+Cobano · https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/4268637394