Bajos del Toro · about 6 hours · moderate
Blue Falls Costa Rica: turquoise waterfalls and ATV ride
Start with a two-hour ATV ride, then spend at least four hours on the marked trails of Blue Falls in Bajos del Toro, a chain of waterfalls and pools coloured an intense blue by the minerals in the river. You explore the trails at your own pace.
Tour at a glance
The route
How the day goes
ATV on farm trails
Two hours with a guide on mountain trails and pastures, with fruit, water and photos.
Into the Blue Falls trails
You enter the marked trail network and walk down through the rainforest towards the river.
Waterfall after waterfall
The trails connect several blue waterfalls and pools, each with its own viewpoint.
Your own pace
With at least four hours on the trails you decide where to stop, rest and take photos.
Included
- ATV ride of about 2 hours with a guide
- Access to the Blue Falls marked trails
- Seasonal fruit and water
- Photos with your phone · lunch in the lunch option
What to bring
- Hiking shoes or sandals with good grip
- Swimsuit and quick-dry clothes
- Rain jacket, sunscreen and repellent
- Water, snacks and a change of clothes
More waterfalls
Other hikes in Bajos del Toro
Quebrada Gata Waterfall
ATV ride plus a demanding guided hike into a volcanic canyon, with river crossings and a turquoise waterfall. Lunch option available.
Catarata del Toro
ATV ride plus a guided visit to one of the region’s most iconic waterfalls, dropping into an extinct volcanic crater. Lunch option available.
Vuelta del Cañón Waterfall
ATV ride and a guided walk to a spectacular waterfall, a favourite for photography and nature lovers. Lunch option available.
Canyoning in Gata Media
A technical descent with rappels, natural pools and waterfalls, led by a certified guide. Minimum two people.
Before you book
Frequently asked questions
The ATV ride is guided. At Blue Falls you walk the marked trails on your own, at your own pace, for at least four hours. If you prefer a guide in the canyon, ask us about the Quebrada Gata hike.
Moderate. There are stairs, slopes and muddy stretches, especially after rain. Most active travellers do it comfortably by taking breaks at the viewpoints.
The colour comes from minerals of volcanic origin carried by the river, which reflect sunlight and turn the water turquoise. It looks brightest on sunny days after a few dry hours.
The ATV ride starts in Venecia de San Carlos, Alajuela, and the trails are in Bajos del Toro. We send the exact meeting point on WhatsApp when you book.
The tour runs in light rain, although the trails get muddier and the water loses some colour. 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.