Waterfall Rappelling in La Fortuna: 5 Rappels Down to 230 Feet

The final rappel is 230 feet straight down into a pool at the base of Infinity Waterfall.

Waterfall rappelling in La Fortuna combines five rappels down cascades between 50 and 230 feet in the Peñas Blancas River Canyon, with certified safety gear, bilingual guides, hotel pickup and a traditional lunch included. The activity runs five hours and starts at a local farm 30 minutes from La Fortuna, where guides outfit you with harness, helmet and gloves before a short hike into dense rainforest. Children from age 7 can join. Moderate fitness is required.

The experience

Pocosol Forest sits 30 minutes outside La Fortuna, and the day starts at a local farm near La Tigra where guides fit you with harness, helmet and gloves. A five-minute hike takes you into the dense vegetation to find the hidden canyon. The first rappel is a training run at 50 feet, with a safety speech and instruction before you descend. As your confidence builds, you tackle three more rappels, each one steeper or more technical than the last: some drop through narrow gorges called "La Caracola," others let you leap into refreshing pools between descents.

The highlight is Infinity Waterfall, a 230-foot rappel that closes the day. You descend the full vertical drop into a pool at the base, surrounded by the roar of water and the rainforest canopy. That final descent is where guides mark you as a professional Costa Rica rappeller. All five rappels together take roughly five hours, with the canyon itself doing most of the work. You move between waterfalls on foot, rappel down each one, and the guides manage the ropes and safety checks at every stage.

At the end, a local family serves an authentic Costa Rican lunch. The package includes round-trip transport from select La Fortuna hotels, bottled water throughout the day, and all certified canyoning gear. Guides speak English and Spanish and carry deep knowledge of the local ecology. They share it as you move through the canyon, so the day is not just the rappels but also the forest and the rivers that hold them.

What’s included

• Certified canyoning safety gear including harness, helmet and gloves.
• round-trip hotel pickup from La Fortuna.
• five waterfall rappels ranging from 50 to 230 feet.
• professional bilingual guide.
• bottled water throughout the day.
• traditional Costa Rican lunch at the end.
• free secure parking with camera surveillance.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:30 and 12:00

Book up to15h before

AgesAdult (13 to 65 years) · Child (7 to 12 years) · Under 7: can't be booked

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by ABC Canyoning

Is this one for you?This tour is built for travelers who want to rappel waterfalls without arranging the logistics themselves: guides handle the ropes, timing and safety checks, so you focus on the descents and the canyon. Moderate fitness and comfort with heights are what make it work. Children from age 7 can join if they meet the fitness requirement.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (7 to 12 years). Children under 7 can't be included in the booking.

How many waterfalls do you rappel on this tour?

You rappel five waterfalls in the Peñas Blancas River Canyon, ranging from 50 feet to 230 feet. The final rappel is Infinity Waterfall at 230 feet, the longest descent of the day.

What's included in the waterfall rappelling tour from La Fortuna?

The tour includes certified canyoning gear (harness, helmet, gloves), round-trip hotel pickup from La Fortuna, bottled water, a professional bilingual guide, five waterfall rappels, and a traditional Costa Rican lunch at the end.

How long does the canyoning tour take?

The full activity runs five hours, starting with a short hike from the farm into the canyon and ending after the final 230-foot rappel and lunch.

Do I need experience to rappel waterfalls in La Fortuna?

No prior rappelling experience is required. Guides provide a safety speech and training on the first 50-foot rappel before you move to the longer descents. Moderate physical fitness is needed, and children can join from age 7.

Where does the waterfall rappelling tour start?

The tour starts at a local farm near La Tigra, about 30 minutes from La Fortuna. Round-trip transportation from select La Fortuna hotels is included in the booking.

What happens if I'm not comfortable with a particular rappel?

The guides work at your pace and build confidence through the day, starting with a 50-foot training rappel before moving to longer descents. You work with the guide on each waterfall to ensure you're ready before descending.