Near the south end of town you'll find this impressive waterfall that empties into an icy-cold swimming hole. The jungle towers over you on both sides of the riverbank in a cascade of flowers and birdsong.
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Parque Nacional Natural (PNN) Ensenada de Utría
14.42 MILES
This national park surrounding a narrow inlet of water is one of the best places to see whales close up from land. During the calving season they enter…
3.61 MILES
A 170-hectare nature reserve running alongside the Río Mecana made up of mangroves, virgin tropical forest and a botanical garden of native plants and…
1.92 MILES
A short walk from the airport, this high-volume waterfall pours into deep, crystal-clear swimming holes where you can spot giant freshwater shrimp.
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1.92 MILES
A short walk from the airport, this high-volume waterfall pours into deep, crystal-clear swimming holes where you can spot giant freshwater shrimp.
2. Jardín Botánico del Pacífico
3.61 MILES
A 170-hectare nature reserve running alongside the Río Mecana made up of mangroves, virgin tropical forest and a botanical garden of native plants and…
3. Parque Nacional Natural (PNN) Ensenada de Utría
14.42 MILES
This national park surrounding a narrow inlet of water is one of the best places to see whales close up from land. During the calving season they enter…