Nature Field Guide
Las Chorreras Waterfalls
- Spanish name
- Cataratas Las Chorreras
- Scientific name
What Do Pico & Tati Think?
Join Pico and Tati to discover Las Chorreras Waterfalls and learn how water shapes Costa Rica’s landscapes.
Species overview
About the Las Chorreras Waterfalls
Two neighboring falls enter a pool surrounded by volcanic rock. The surrounding dry tropical forest gives explorers a setting to compare with the wetter forests around other Costa Rican waterfalls.
Identification
Key Features of the Las Chorreras Waterfalls
Two side-by-side falls.
A small volcanic-rock canyon.
Surrounding tropical dry forest.
Habitat & range
Hacienda Guachipelín, Rincón de la Vieja area, Guanacaste. Look for the waterfall’s river, rock formations and surrounding vegetation from approved viewing areas.
Local observations
A Costa Rican waterfall location. This card is educational and does not guarantee access, swimming permission or current visitor conditions.
When to observe
Plan a daytime visit after checking current opening arrangements, trail conditions and weather with the site operator. Flow, visibility and access can change with rainfall.
Conservation & care
Visit with an adult and follow the site’s current access rules and staff guidance. Stay on authorized trails and behind barriers. Wet rocks, steep drops, strong currents and sudden rises in water can be dangerous. Do not jump from waterfalls or climb wet rock faces. Enter water only where explicitly permitted and conditions are approved by site staff. Leave plants, rocks and wildlife undisturbed and carry out all litter.
Observation activity
Draw both falls and compare their flow shapes from an approved viewpoint.
Plan Your Visit
Hacienda Guachipelín — Las Chorreras visitor check-in
Getting There
Navigate to Hacienda Guachipelín and check in for the Las Chorreras waterfall walk. Use the operator’s authorized trail and directions.
Before You Go
Confirm the entrance package, walking route and current swimming conditions with the operator.
Visit information reviewed October 8, 2026. Confirm current access before travel.