Bajos del Toro · about 6 hours · moderate
Catarata del Toro: guided waterfall hike and ATV ride
A two-hour ATV ride followed by a guided hike to Catarata del Toro in Bajos del Toro, a waterfall more than 80 metres high that drops into the crater of an extinct volcano, surrounded by cloud forest.
Tour at a glance
The route
How the day goes
ATV on farm trails
Two hours on mountain trails and pastures, with fruit, water and photos.
Crater viewpoint
From the top you see the whole waterfall falling into the green bowl of the old crater.
Down to the base
With your guide you descend through cloud forest on steep stairs and trails to the foot of the falls.
Spray, photos and the climb back
Feel the spray of the falls and take photos, then climb back up at your own pace with breaks.
Included
- ATV ride of about 2 hours with a guide
- Specialist guide at Catarata del Toro
- Seasonal fruit and water
- Photos with your phone · lunch in the lunch option
What to bring
- Hiking shoes with good grip
- A rain jacket for the spray and the cloud forest
- A warm layer: Bajos del Toro is cool
- Water, snacks and a change of clothes
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Blue Falls of Costa Rica
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Vuelta del Cañón Waterfall
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Canyoning in Gata Media
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Before you book
Frequently asked questions
Catarata del Toro drops more than 80 metres (about 270 feet) into the crater of an extinct volcano in Bajos del Toro, Alajuela. It is one of the best-known waterfalls in Costa Rica.
Going down is easy; the climb back up on steep stairs is the demanding part. Most travellers in average shape do it by taking short breaks, and your guide adjusts the pace to the group.
Yes. Both the ATV ride and the hike to Catarata del Toro are led by a guide, who explains the geology of the crater and the cloud forest along the way.
The ATV ride starts in Venecia de San Carlos, Alajuela, and the waterfall is in Bajos del Toro. We send the exact meeting point on WhatsApp when you book.
The tour runs in light rain; the waterfall is often more powerful after rain, but clouds can cover the view from the top. If conditions are unsafe, we offer you another date or a full refund.
You can cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before the tour starts. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before, or no-shows, are not refunded.
Book on WhatsApp
Tell us your dates and we will plan the day
One message on WhatsApp is enough. We reply with availability, rates and what to bring.