Fortuna Waterfall

We really enjoyed this! A great 1.5hrs in the morning after rainfall, we wanted overcast to beat the heat. Going down is great, can feel it in the knees a bit. We did stop twice going up to take a breather. The green metal section is the hard part! Beautiful scenery. Very rocky getting in to swim on the main side- slippery, go very slow. Crawl over the rocks. My husband went in, no water shoes, there is a decently strong current on the main side. Other portion is more sandy, its more relaxing over there. Wasn’t too too many ppl - I think we beat the tour busses and after the rain (we were only 10mins away) was a good idea. We were there about 9:30-11am

Unfortunately we couldn’t swing around the waterfall because the day before was raining and for safety reasons the park decided to close the bath area, but great views, be ready to go down more than 600 steps and the worse when you have to go back upstairs LOL. You will need to be ready and in a good shape to make it. We had a really good experience and we enjoyed that day.

Such a wonderful placer full of nature and life. You need to go through 585 steps down and up, in the middle of the rain forest, but is worth it, once you get to the waterfall. If the weather is good enough you will be able to swim in the cold waters of the river if not, you can always take a good picture next to the amazing waterfall. It is not accessible for wheelchair. 100 percent recommended if you want a have an amazing view after an easy hike.

Don’t miss it, but be able to do 500+ steps down and back up. One section of water has powerful falls you can swim in, and another section has a chill current for relaxing. Bring water shoes for the slippery rock scramble, but otherwise amazing!

Showed up at 7am to visit this wonderful waterfall! Highly recommend getting there earlier as there were many more people arriving when we were leaving (8:30am/9:00am). Definitely bring a water shoe

Lives up to the hype as a must see waterfall in la fortuna. The price is a bit steep but it's a well designed trail, taking only 15 mins to get to the bottom. Swimming is possible near the waterfall and you can spot nice birds as well. I recommend getting there before 8am because it gets busy thereafter

It was an easy walk going down I believe it takes 15 minutes lots of stairs. However, walking back up takes about 30 minutes and if you are not in the best of shape or have health issues I suggest against it. It was tiring and my calves were hurting after, a bottle of water is suggested as well and pace yourself. The view of the waterfall is great I dont think it was worth the $20.00 fee, there was ample parking, we bought our tickets at the location. There is also a restaurant on site which was okay.

La Fortuna Waterfall is absolutely breathtaking and worth every step. The hike down is a bit challenging, but the reward at the bottom is unreal — a powerful waterfall surrounded by lush jungle, fresh air, and pure Costa Rica magic. The water is refreshingly cold and perfect for a swim after the hike. Everything is well maintained, clearly marked, and feels safe and organized. It’s one of those places that makes you stop, look around, and just take it all in. This is a must-see if you’re visiting La Fortuna. Beautiful, refreshing, and unforgettable — easily one of the highlights of our trip.