VISIT THE WATERFALL
"We went to see a super cool place called Cascada Elysiana where we found a crazy waterfall, hiking trails, animals and rainforest with affordably priced accommodations and best of all ... it is ecologically exemplary."
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- Qué Buen Lugar, San José, Costa Rica
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Special thanks to our friends at
QUEBUENlugar!
VISIT THE WATERFALL
HOURS OF OPERATION
WATERFALL VISITS DAILY: 9am - 3pm
Waterfall Access â‚¡4000 (â‚¡3000 nationals)
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**All overnight guests have free access to the waterfall**
Click the reservations tab to look up our overnight rates by date
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THE HIKING TRAILS
Distance to falls: 1km Total (10 min walk)
Difficulty: Easy/Moderate
Wheelchair Accessibility: We regret that the falls are NOT wheelchair accessible,
as they are located deep in the mountain.
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What to bring?
Cool clothing, bathing suit, natural bug spray,
sunscreen, hiking shoes, sandals,
towel, reusable water bottle.
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HOW TO GET HERE?
From San José, take Route 2 through Cerro de la Muerte to Pérez Zeledón.
Then turn right to take Route 243 towards Dominical.
About 15 mins before Dominical, you'll find Platanillo de Barú.
After the church you will find a mechanical workshop with signs for Cascada Elysiana,
Eco Chontales, La Ceiba and La Rana Roja.
There you'll take a right on the gravel road to San Juan de Dios another 5km
until you arrive at the entrance for Cascada Elysiana.
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(click HERE
for more detailed directions and bus schedules)
Waze: https://waze.com/ul/hd1skurgmn
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Parking: Yes
2WD accessible to lower parking lot,
4WD is best for accessing the upper parking lot closest to reception
Pets: Yes (if they're Cool like little Fonzies), there is a cleaning fee of $35
if the pet stays overnight.