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The World’s 100 Best Waterfalls

Blue Falls of Costa Rica

Bajos del Toro, Costa Rica

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST WATERFALLS WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 75 2026
Blue Falls of Costa Rica

Six waterfalls drop into turquoise pools in a forested river valley. Visitors park across from the main entrance, buy tickets at the booth near Catarata del Toro, and walk steep steps.

Highlights

  • Twin waterfalls Las Gemelas
  • Turquoise pools for swimming
  • Rope crossing to Turquesa

Good to know

  • Tickets at booth near Catarata del Toro
  • Closed Sundays
  • Many steep steps; bring water shoes

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