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Costa Rica Pic of the Day: The stunning Nauyaca Waterfalls

There is no shortage of stunning waterfalls in Costa Rica, and these are among the best.

Nauyaca Waterfalls are a two-tiered behemoth, cascading nearly 200 feet and pooling into a perfect swimming hole at the bottom.

The trailhead to access Nauyaca Waterfalls is just 20 minutes from Dominical, Puntarenas, or an hour south of Quepos / Manuel Antonio. Visitors can either hike the 8 km round-trip journey from the parking lot or pay extra to ride on horseback or in a truck.

The reward? We’ll let the pictures speak for themselves. Click on the photos for a higher-resolution version.

(Alejandro Zúñiga / The Tico Times)

The best time to visit Nauyaca Waterfalls is during Costa Rica’s dry season (from about December to April), as the waterfalls are weaker and swimming is easier.

Read more about Nauyaca Waterfalls in The Tico Times:

And check out the map below for directions to Nauyaca Waterfalls:

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