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La Fortuna Waterfall ( Catarata Rio Fortuna )

La Fortuna de San Carlos, Arenal Volcano National Park, Costa Rica
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Type: Waterfalls
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Louisville, Colorado
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2013 NEW

We arrived early and were the only ones at the falls - pretty special setting at that time of the day. Great place to swim.

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Athens, Georgia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2013 NEW

I have to give my advisories first. One, if your map looks anything like the one attached, the location of the waterfall is ALL wrong. The turn off is WAY before rio burro, it's right after rio Havana or fortuna. It may even be then only river you cross after exiting the main town. It shouldn't be more than 5... More

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Lehigh Acres, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2013 NEW

the horseback ride was crazy amazing. You ride on trails that you never thought you would ride on and then you hike to the waterfall to go swimming. Incredible! Would love to do it again!!

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2013 NEW via mobile

Swimming near the waterfall is an unforgettable experience. The view is also amazing, just like in movie. Wish we brought our watershoes as we had to walk on rocks to get there. Had to go through 375 steps to see the waterfall. Well worth it!

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Auburn, New Hampshire, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013 NEW

it's a steep 'stairway' down, and can e a gut check limbing the stairs back up. Well worth the effort to swim and bask in the sun around the plunge pool - worth getting on a Bucket List.

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Jacksonville, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013 NEW

Just outside the town of La Fortuna is this beautiful gem. Incredible setting after a nice little hike down the mountain. Great job of keeping the place nice and clean - seems as though this is where the money/fees are being spent. Slippery rocks around the pool, but easy viewing areas all around. Nice swimming hole too.

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Irving, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2013 NEW

It is a beautiful scenery, but It was hard to go down to the water and steps are very steep. I would recommend it to people that have not problems climbing or walking.

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Herndon, Virginia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2013 NEW

We had a great time at La Fortuna Waterfall. The hike down the canyon requires descending ~500 steps and can be a bit dicey in a few places. My wife has some back issues and took the descent slow, but was still able to navigate it. Our guide watched our bags while we took a quick dip. Be aware that... More

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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2013

dont miss it... water are cool.. wateralls are amazing..... many stairs but was worth it!!! take food and water and have a picnic!!! no restroom down at the falls!!!

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Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2013

This is a must do if you are staying close to LaFortuna. The hike took less than an hour and it is strenuous, think stairmaster with a view! But the reward at the bottom is well worth it. Take a dip in the cool waters and relax before your hike back up. Admission was $10. PP and you can stay... More

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