Best Waterfalls in Costa Rica in 2026: Ranked, No Tourist Traps
Nauyaca's main pool is the only one of Costa Rica's big falls deep enough to actually swim laps in, and it costs $10-15 USD plus transport from Dominical to reach it.
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Nauyaca's main pool is the only one of Costa Rica's big falls deep enough to actually swim laps in, and it costs $10-15 USD plus transport from Dominical to reach it.
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