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The best waterfalls in Dominical

A hand-picked guide to 1 of the most stunning waterfalls in Dominical. Each entry below has our personal notes, photos, driving directions and the practical detail you need to plan a visit — from parking and hike lengths to swimming rules and the best time of year to go.

#1 · 61 m drop

Nauyaca Falls

Dominical · Puntarenas · Costa Rica

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Niagara Falls — 4 best value experiences:

The endlessly impressive Horseshoe Falls — beautiful both day and night, completely free to view. You can also buy tickets for the boat cruise to get closer to the falls. Journey Behind the Falls — requires a ticket, but absolutely worth it. You can experience the incredibly powerful emerald-green waterfall up close, like “water falling straight down from the sky.” Take the Incline Railway between the hotel and the falls area — saves you thousands of steps. East Izakaya buffet — a Japanese buffet that both locals and even visitors from the U.S. side say is affordable and delicious.

Waterfall canyon
Safety first

Stay safe at every waterfall

Wet rocks, hidden currents and fast-changing weather catch out experienced hikers every year. Read our quick safety guide before you head out.

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