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The World’s 100 Best Waterfalls

Nauyaca Waterfalls

Dominical, Costa Rica

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST WATERFALLS WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 33 2026
Nauyaca Waterfalls

Two tiers of falling water, the largest over 40 meters, drop into a wide natural pool ringed by rainforest near Dominical. Visitors walk a forest trail of about 3.5 km from the lower car park, or ride a 4x4 truck.

Highlights

  • Largest drop over 40 meters
  • Two tiers into a large pool
  • Staff-rigged ropes for jumping

Good to know

  • Buy tickets at the office before parking
  • Lower car park to falls is about 3.5 km
  • Crowds build from about 10 am, go early

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