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Waterfalls near Liberia

Our pick: Llanos de Cortés Waterfall, Sloths & Coffee Tour Costa Rica — US$ 160 (6h–8h, 4.92★ · 976). Best value: Rincon Nature Day Pass: Hot Springs, Mud & Waterfall — US$ 75 (5h, 4.74★ · 252).

4.9 6 experiences from US$ 75 ✓Free cancellation on most experiences

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OptionPricePer personLengthRatingCancellationExtra fee
Rincon Nature Day Pass: Hot Springs, Mud & WaterfallBest valueUS$ 75 p.p.
US$ 75
5h4.74★ · 252free—
Llanos de Cortés Waterfall, Sloths & Coffee Tour Costa RicaOur pickUS$ 160 p.p.
US$ 160
6h–8h4.92★ · 976free—
Rio Celeste & Sloth Watching: Rainforest Hike & WaterfallUS$ 160 p.p.
US$ 160
8h–10h4.85★ · 89free—
Costa Rica: Rainforest Hanging Bridges, Sloth Sanctuary & Llanos de Cortés WaterfallUS$ 190 p.p.
US$ 190
7h–9h4.91★ · 746free—
Miravalles Volcano: Crater Hike & Hot Springs with WaterfallTop ratedUS$ 190 p.p.
US$ 190
7h–9h4.95★ · 111free—
Rincon de la Vieja: Zipline, Horseback & Hot Springs Day TourUS$ 194 p.p.
US$ 194
8h4.91★ · 316free—

Real price per person across the 6 options: US$ 75–US$ 194 (median US$ 160). With 100+ reviews: 5 of 6.

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Rincon Nature Day Pass: Hot Springs, Mud & Waterfall
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Rincon Nature Day Pass: Hot Springs, Mud & Waterfall★★★★★★★★★★ 4.74 (252)5hThe Nature Day Pass at Rincon is a five-hour tour combining thermal hot springs, volcanic mud baths, river access, a suspension bridge, hiking trails and bird watching, plus a garden-to-table lunch with coffee, juice and local dessert. The pass sits next to Rincón de la Vieja National Park on fully paved roads and includes free parking and a locker. A live guide in English, Spanish or French leads the experience, which suits all fitness levels and welcomes families with children and strollers.Is it for me?Spend your morning and early afternoon moving through thermal waters, mineral mud, river walks, and forest trails—with lunch and a guide included so you can simply be outside.Free cancellationKids −19%fromUS$ 75View ›
Llanos de Cortés Waterfall, Sloths & Coffee Tour Costa Rica
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Llanos de Cortés Waterfall, Sloths & Coffee Tour Costa Rica★★★★★★★★★★ 4.92 (976)6h–8hThis is a guided rainforest tour in Costa Rica led by local guides from Guanacaste, combining wildlife viewing, a waterfall swim, and hands-on coffee and chocolate preparation. The tour runs 6 to 8 hours with lunch, bottled water, an air-conditioned vehicle and all fees included. A family-owned operation, it suits travelers who want to move through several stops without arranging transport or meals separately.Is it for me?The 6 to 8 hour span is long enough to move through the waterfall, wildlife sections and the coffee harvest without rushing any of them, but short enough to leave the rest of your day free—the guide and the vehicle handle all the logistics, so you show up and the stops unfold in sequence.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −27%fromUS$ 160View ›
Costa Rica: Rainforest Hanging Bridges, Sloth Sanctuary & Llanos de Cortés Waterfall
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Costa Rica: Rainforest Hanging Bridges, Sloth Sanctuary & Llanos de Cortés Waterfall★★★★★★★★★★ 4.91 (746)7h–9hYou’ll walk high above Costa Rica’s rainforest on hanging bridges near Tenorio Volcano, swim beneath Llanos de Cortés Waterfall’s cool spray, and spot sloths lounging in their own habitat. Taste local casado for lunch and watch butterflies drift past your shoulder. It’s a day full of small surprises and real jungle moments you’ll carry home.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 190View ›
Rincon de la Vieja: Zipline, Horseback & Hot Springs Day Tour
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Rincon de la Vieja: Zipline, Horseback & Hot Springs Day Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.91 (316)8hYou’ll zipline above rainforest at Rincon de la Vieja, cross hanging bridges with your guide pointing out wildlife, ride horses through forest trails and taste Costa Rican snacks before sliding down a jungle waterslide. After lunch, hike to Salitral waterfall then unwind with volcanic mud baths and hot springs—ending your day feeling both wild and peaceful.Free cancellationTravelers' pickInfants freefromUS$ 194View ›
Miravalles Volcano: Crater Hike & Hot Springs with Waterfall
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Miravalles Volcano: Crater Hike & Hot Springs with Waterfall★★★★★★★★★★ 4.95 (111)7h–9hYou hike into an active volcanic crater, soak in natural hot springs fed by the volcano's heat, and swim at a jungle waterfall—all in one day from Liberia. The tour includes transport, lunch, and a guide who explains what you're seeing as you move through the rainforest and across the crater floor. You don't arrange parking, timing or entry fees yourself.Is it for me?Book this if you want to experience the volcano and rainforest without arranging your own transport, entry permits, or timing—the fixed schedule gets you to the crater, the springs, and back to your hotel in one day.Free cancellationInfants freefromUS$ 190View ›
Rio Celeste & Sloth Watching: Rainforest Hike & Waterfall
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Rio Celeste & Sloth Watching: Rainforest Hike & Waterfall★★★★★★★★★★ 4.85 (89)8h–10hA guided rainforest tour from Liberia that combines hiking to Rio Celeste waterfall, live wildlife watching (sloths, toucans, poison frogs), and a swim at Llanos de Cortés waterfall, all in one eight- to ten-hour day. A bilingual guide leads the route, and the tour includes an air-conditioned vehicle, lunch, and hotel pickup. Children from age one are welcome; moderate fitness helps with the hiking sections.Is it for me?Most rainforest tours from Liberia stick to one waterfall or one wildlife spot. This one combines Rio Celeste's hike and sloths with a second waterfall you can actually swim in, so you get the jungle immersion and the water time in a single day without splitting your time between two separate tours.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −22%fromUS$ 160View ›

Frequently asked questions

Can I book with free cancellation?

Yes: 6 of the 6 options offer free cancellation, so you can book now and confirm your plans later.

How long do these experiences last?

Most options last half a day or longer. There are also shorter and longer formats to fit your itinerary.

Which one is the travelers' favorite?

Llanos de Cortés Waterfall, Sloths & Coffee Tour Costa Rica is the travelers' favorite, rated 4.92 out of 5 across 976 reviews.

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