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Skip-the-Line La Fortuna Waterfall Admission Ticket
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Skip-the-Line La Fortuna Waterfall Admission Ticket

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Duration: 1–2 hours
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  • Skip-the-line admission ticket to La Fortuna Waterfall
  • Entry/Admission - La Fortuna Waterfall
What's not included
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Transportation to/from attractions
  • Guide service
Return details
  • Returns to original departure point
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 46155P1
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for participants with heart complaints or high blood pressure
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
How much is Skip-the-Line La Fortuna Waterfall Admission Ticket?
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By: La Fortuna Waterfall
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L2797VFvanessag
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Worth it!
We went on a hot afternoon. I bought tickets online the night before so I was able to skip the ticket line and just…
PaulKassell
PaulKassell
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Good, but busy in high season and weekends
A very pleasant walk downhill to the waterfall. As a fairly fit 70 year old I found the walk back ok. Note that wh…
Marsha M
Marsha M
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La Fortuna Waterfall
Beautiful waterfall in a national park, $18 p/p entrance fee. Five hundred steps down, five hundred back up, but se…
X4053ORjoes
X4053ORjoes
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Amazing waterfall
You hear the waterfall from above. You walk down the 500+ steps, and it gets louder. Beautiful vegetation all aro…
TravelSMeri
TravelSMeri
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Worth the 500 steps!
Fun waterfall to visit and swim. Not a good destination if you have knee issues due to all the steps.
Eleanor E
Eleanor E
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Nice waterfall but expensive just to view
We paid 36 dollars to see the waterfall. There was a butterfly garden with nothing to see, an orchid trail with no …
marinatV5506OB
marinatV5506OB
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Very cold water
Many, many steps: over 500. Water was very cold but 500+ steps, I went for a swim with fishes. Current was strong. …
Michael C
Michael C
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So Amazing
Amazing experience! Certainly worth the hike and the waterfall was so cool to see. Swimming there was super fun as …
ADS20092009
ADS20092009
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Amazing place!
Brilliant experience and genuinely beautiful part of Costa Rica! Our kids (7&8) had an amazing time and we appreci…
Shawn O
Shawn O
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Yeah it's worth a visit.
Some of the other reviewers said $15 was steep, but it's not comped to other things ive done here in Costa Rica for…
sstrixie77
sstrixie77
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Worth the Hike Down
I've seen some waterfalls but this one was very impressive. The stairs to get there may seem daunting, but just ta…
AndresBlancoJr
AndresBlancoJr
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Shouldn’t be missed while in La Fortuna.
La Fortuna waterfall is one of those things that you shouldn't skip while visiting La Fortuna. The waterfall is onl…
Vball58
Vball58
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Gorgeous waterfall
The waterfall was gorgeous, definitely worth the walk down and back up! The rocks to get into the pool itself are a…
lesnikv2018
lesnikv2018
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Cool, but not to die for :))
Pretty expensive, considering you have to walk down 500 stairs :)) it was also really crowded and the path to the w…
eatdrinkstay
eatdrinkstay
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Beautiful waterfall
We are staying right near this beautiful place. It’s a lovely walk through the forest and of course down many ( 50…
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andrew C
2 contributions
Great waterfall, horrible owners
Dec 2021
The waterfall is spectacular and it doesn't disappoint. The staff and security guard on the other hand ruin the experience. You arrive with the ticket office outside and soon as you step on the property they are harassing you to put on a mask and they charge 1 dollar usd ( 600 colones) if you do not have one. Then you walk over the bridge to enter the stairs of the waterfall and suddenly Covid disappears and you don't have to wear it anymore. On the way out waiting for a taxi theres this tyrant of a security guard harassing people if they are standing around too long waiting for a cab or even waiting for friends to use the washroom before they enter. Its a waterfall not a military base!
Written January 4, 2022
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James G
4 contributions
H2Oh! Falls
Mar 2023 • Family
Beautiful! The 70 metre waterfall was amazing. There were lots of people there during our mid day (March) trip but we still found a spot to swim in the pool by the waterfall, and then again off to the left. Make sure you use the restrooms at the top of the 500 steps before you go down. It takes about 15 minutes to go down, and 20 minutes to come back up (we travelled with a 12 and a 14 year old).
Having tickets for “front of the line” didn’t save us much time, so not a necessity.
Lots of parking, a change room, a restaurant and a butterfly garden (not much on bloom in March) made this something that you could spend a couple of hours on. If you packed a lunch you could just people watch at the waterfall! Lots of instagramers trying to get that perfect picture.
The water was cold - think May 24 weekend in Canada- but refreshing after the stairs. You can’t come all the way down and not jump in
Written March 21, 2023
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RachelL
Mount Prospect, IL28 contributions
Beautiful waterfall worth the climb
Dec 2021
Although 500 steps seems like a lot, the walk up and down was worthwhile to see the gorgeous waterfall. The online ticket purchase was simple, and with no timed entry, we were able to come at the time of our choosing. The water was pretty cold so we didn't end up swimming next to the rocks of the waterfall or in the nearby tide pool, but we were still able to enjoy the beauty of the surroundings which was more than enough. Although we did do many activities in Costa Rica with a guide, we chose to visit the waterfall without a specific tour, and it was a good choice. Save your money for other activities that you can't do on your own, such as waterfall rappelling or ziplining or visiting one of the larger national parks.
Written December 30, 2021
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Lisa j
2 contributions
Great, easy, quick and impressive
Jan 2023 • Friends
Following an especially rainy period, the falls were magnificent! Crowds were very light- we went in the afternoon. Needed rain gear for the persistent light rain, but you can't let rain stop you in La Fortuna! Be ready for all those steps, especially back up, but the more calories you burn, the more dinner you can have. Lol!
Written February 3, 2023
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arnoldoaroma
Düsseldorf, Germany115 contributions
Good waterfall/swimming experience, but pretty expensive
Yes, the waterfall was a nice experience, but actually it was a waterfall and a pond of which I have seen quite a few. Asking for this an entry fee of 18$ per person is quite a lot and not something I would recommend if you are looking after your money. Try El Salto instead which is an equally nice experience totally for free.
Written April 19, 2022
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Chris D
Atlanta, GA155 contributions
Not worth the money unless you have NEVER seen a waterfall
Jul 2021
Eh, it's a waterfall, and it's not at all worth the price of admission. On the day we went, there had been heavy rainfall overnight, so it was too dangerous to actually swim beneath the waterfall itself (which is the highlight of the trip).

Instead, we swam in the river immediately downstream, and it was nice and chilly. Clean water, and plenty of fun, but still not all worth the price of admission. I don't know why public and private parks in Costa Rica as so incredibly expensive. It cost about $18 per person.

You'll need to be in reasonably good shape to get to the falls and back. There are about 600 steps each way, but the steps are solid and well-designed.

Overall though, I'd say skip this one if you've seen waterfalls before. I could see it as a great swimming hole for locals if they get a steep discount. But it's tourist trap for the rest of us.
Written July 26, 2021
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La Fortuna Waterfall
Thanks you for visiting La Fortuna Waterfall!!! Remember with the purchase of your ticket you are supporting community projects development. PURA VIDA ❤️ #anexperiencetoenjoy #lafortunawaterfall
Written July 30, 2021
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KiwiYoshi36
3 contributions
La Fortuna - A National Treasure
Jul 2022
Beautiful waterfall in a beautiful country. Alajuela Province should treasure this place for years to come. The views from the 500 steps down really are lovely. The Orchid and Butterfly Gardens are short but exhilarating walks that are home to many species of flowers and hummingbirds flutter from time to time outside the restaurant. As a first time visitor to Costa Rica I will remember this for evermore. I would give this eight stars out of five as a location if I could.
Written July 19, 2022
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Che L
Seattle, WA3 contributions
BEAUTIFUL waterfall!
This waterfall is absolutely breathtaking!! There are about 500 steps down to the waterfall, so unfortunately it’s not handicap accessible or friendly. The water is not that cold, you can definitely go swimming! There’s a more shallow area too where you can sit in the water!

I suggest going around 10-11 am, once it was about 12:00 pm it got really packed!

Bring: sunglasses, towel, swimsuit, water., sunscreen.
Written March 24, 2023
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mike g
Phoenix, AZ50 contributions
La Fortuna Waterfall - bring a bathing suit and get ready for steps
Dec 2022
The waterfall views from the entry level are impressive and make this activity worth going to see. The hike down to the waterfall is a little steep and could be challenging for those with mobility issues.
Getting to the bottom and seeing the waterfall empty into the lake is stunning. THe power the waterfall has cannot be grasped from the top. I swam in the lake adjacent to where the waterfall empties. It is a bit chilly and has a stronger current than you might think at first glance. It is very worth doing, so wear a swimsuit on the hike down, as I dont recall seeing anywhere to change at the bottom.
Written December 20, 2022
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Brandi U
17 contributions
Great Visit
Nov 2022
We went on our own, without a tour. I recommend this, since you do not need anyone to show you around and it is helpful to be able to go at your own pace. The waterfall is beautiful, as is the forest. There is a great swimming area, though the water is very refreshing. Everyone is very relaxed and friendly. The walk down and, especially up, the stairs is really rough though. Allow plenty of time for breaks.
Written December 1, 2022
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