It took us longer to drive down the entrance road than to walk down the steps - and for Costa Rica waterfalls, that’s a huge hit! Literally took 10min to walk down. Sandy area at base. People were swimming at the time we were there. Only a handful of vendors at top, nothing to be overwhelmed with. Restrooms were nearby to change into swimwear. If you want to access an easy waterfall - this is the one.

This was beautiful but there wasn’t a lot to do for the price of entry. It’s is $7 per person. There are a lot of locals that were trying to show you around and take your picture. They were very nice but it was a little overwhelming. There are crocodiles in the water so use caution when swimming. Overall I did not regret going but I wouldn’t go again.

The experience at the waterfall was amazing. The swim is nice, water is warm and view is amazing. It’s really suitable for young kids. BEWARE of the “scam” as a group of people organized an unofficial entrance and ask for a “donation”. On Waze, it’s indicated as the second entrance… stick to the first and official one. There’s a guy at the beginning of the road that will give you driving instructions and indicate where to turn. He will clearly tell you that the official entrance is “closed”. You get to a parking lot that looks organized. They will give you a side look if you don’t give “enough” money, the walk to get to the waterfall takes a few minutes more and is more hazardous going through the forest. Also, if you go through this “second entrance”, you don’t get a bracelet and the lifeguard cannot help you in case of an accident. She told us that she got instructions only to “rescue” those wearing a bracelet.

Absolutely worth the visit. Gorgeous waterfall and excellent swimming area. Try to get there when the park first opens, it fills up quickly. Avoid anyone offering to take you on a tour up the waterfall & stay with your group. For folks with mobility limitations, it's pretty easy getting there (long stair case down to waterfall) but the climb back up is a little rough. Take your time and let people behind you pass as needed; they'll understand.

Beautiful waterfall with a fairly easy hike no matter what entrance you use. If you choose the “owners entrance” then be ready for a rough road and don’t attempt if it’s raining and/or you don’t have 4 wheel drive. This is one of those places you can spend 3 hours, or just hike down, get some pictures and leave. Regardless, you’ll enjoy the view!

When we were driving up the very rugged driveway to the waterfall trailhead, we were worried at first that we had taken a wrong turn. You absolutely need a 4-wheel drive vehicle to get there. But eventually we saw the small outdoor stand where we paid a free-will fee for my daughter, two grandchildren and I to get a guided tour of the waterfall. It was wonderful. The guide didn’t speak English but used a Google app to translate what he was telling us. He took us to the top of the waterfall, where he took many pictures of us with my daughter’s iPhone camera and did the same when he guided us down a path to the bottom of the waterfall, where we enjoyed a refreshing dip in the pond. During the short, but rugged hike to the falls he held my hand to ensure I didn’t trip over a root or rock. This was a great family experience and I highly recommend it if you are staying near Playa Hermosa in Costa Rica.