Las Monas Rainforest Exploration: Discover Hidden Waterfalls and Enjoy Local Cuisine

Embark on a thrilling adventure through Las Monas Rainforest, exploring hidden waterfalls and immersing yourself in local culture. Swim in natural pools, taste local cuisine, and learn about medicinal plants. Book now!

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Jaco - We will take you to Las Monas (the monkeys) Rainforest. It is a 25 minute hike in to the jungle you will be learning about the natural vegetation used for medicine by the natives of Las Monas.

The Experience lasts 2.5-3.5 hours depending on how long you would like to be at each waterfall and swim in the natural pools. You do not have to swim if you do not want to ;)

Once we get to the Waterfalls you will get to swim in the 10 natural pools or jump from the top of the waterfalls.

On our way back you will have the pleasure to taste the local cuisine at La Casita del Sabor (The Home of Flavor), cooked by the Grandmother of Las Monas town. It is the perfect tour if you want to be one with nature and local culture.

Hike starts easy then gets a bit more difficult so not suited for anyone with a handicap. Approximately from the start of the river to the 1st waterfall is 1km (15-20 minutes) then will see new waterfalls every 50-100 meters.

What's Included
  • Lunch
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
Additional Information

Join us for an enlightening venture into Las Monas (the monkeys) Rainforest. A 25-minute hike into the wilderness will lead you to marvelous insights about the native plants used for medicinal purposes by the inhabitants of Las Monas.

Depending on your convenience, the entire excursion may last between 2.5 to 3.5 hours, which includes visiting each waterfall and spending time in the natural pools. However, swimming is entirely optional ;)

Upon reaching the Waterfalls, you’ll have the opportunity to bathe in the 10 natural pools or leap from the peaks of the waterfalls.

As we return, you’ll be delighted by the taste of local dishes at La Casita del Sabor (The Home of Flavor), prepared by Las Monas town’s very own grandmother. This journey is an ideal choice for you to immerse in nature and experience the native culture firsthand.

Keep in mind, the hike begins quite simple, but gradually increases in difficulty, therefore it may not be well suited for individuals with a handicap. From the river start point to the first waterfall is roughly a distance of 1km (15-20 minutes), following which you’ll come across new waterfalls every 50-100 meters.

Location
Café Bohío
Avenida Pastor Díaz
We will meet at Bohio Cafe . GPS DIRECTIONS https://www.google.com/maps/dir//ask+antonio/@9.5954427,-84.6341042,14z/data=!4m8!4m7!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x8fa1c71567a65df3:0x9a82f6fc3cd1aa86!2m2!1d-84.6284048!2d9.6153325 or we can pick you at your place contact us.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Joseph_l
Jul 30, 2024
Amazing hike with an... - Amazing hike with an amazing guide (Pablo). Would highly recommend, definitely the highlight of our trip to Jacó.
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Seaside29203893040
Jul 20, 2024
Challenging, fun adventure! - An incredible experience! Pablo and Jefferson were the best. We were well taken care of and they were very patient with the slower ones in the group. One thing I would note is that it was much more difficult of a hike than I expected. There were several places where the only way forward was on ropes, climbing up the side of a waterfall. Really fun but challenging. Also you will get completely soaked at least up to chest level whether you "swim" or not, as you will be walking through streams. The views, swimming, jungle, lunch - all amazing. Highly recommend.
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Jenna_h
Jul 12, 2024
Amazing - Great hike! Definitely a little challenging, but the waterfalls made it worth it. Our guide was super knowledgeable about the plants, animals, insects. We even got to eat some plants too! Also, if you’re planning doing this tour (which you should), wear some sort of hiking shoe. DO NOT WEAR SANDALS OR FLIP FLOPS. 10/10 would do again!
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Cayla_h
Jun 28, 2024
Great experience! - Me and my partner had an incredible experience. The hiking and waterfalls were absolutely amazing! There was supposed to be a total of 7 of us on this experience, but the other guests were late, so it was just me and my partner. I recommend wearing water shoes or shoes you don't care about getting wet. Also recommend having a bag that can get wet too. The lunch that's included was very, very, very good! The tour guides were super nice and cool.
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Samantha_w
Jun 23, 2024
Great experience! - We loved this experience so much we came back and did it again 1 year later. We were hoping to have Pablo as our guide again and we were very excited when he was! The whole thing is incredible from the hike to the food at the end. Highly recommend.
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Claudio_b
Jun 12, 2024
Best Tour in Jaco!! - Pablo was a great tour guide! He took his time to ensure safety on the hike, share fun facts with us, and let us enjoy each waterfall. I highly recommend this tour, it was by far my favorite tour while in Costa Rica. Please keep in mind it is a 4 mile hike going up and then coming back down, so it can be challenging for some people.
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Daniel_l
May 14, 2024
I was expecting amazing.... It was much better than that - This was one of my most unexpected days on my trip. It was incredible and beautiful and memorable! Just a wonderful day. I'd like to share a few things - it's not 2.5 hours. It was more like 4.5 hours. Not complaining! I loved every single minute! Prepare to get wet! We climbed, hiked, swam in rivers, showered in waterfalls! It was amazing! I'd give them 10 stars if I could
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Monique_l
Apr 25, 2024
Amazing - Our guides were amazing special thanks to Joel for hanging back when we decided not to head to the top very knowledgeable on surrounding plants and gave us interesting information The lunch was amazing and the staff also highly recommend 😀
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Yellow4turtle
Apr 2, 2024
Challenging and rewarding hike! - We are a family of 3 active individuals (parents and one teen) there was one other individual on the hike with us and he was an active person, too. This is a challenging hike--all agreed on that. You need decent shoes that you can get wet. Take minimal stuff with you and expect it to get wet. We had a great time hiking with our guide Sebastian. He was encouraging when the ropes that one needs to use to hike up rocks with no hiking path were a challenge. It was a fun trip that we'd recommend to families who are active. Little kids aren't likely to be up to the challenge of the whole hike. We were happy to take a break and have a snack of fruit provided by guide at one of the waterfalls. We were also very happy with the casado lunch and beverage provided afterwards! Do not book this hike if you are looking for a relaxing and low-key hike to waterfalls, this is an active adventure!
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Cashin_w
Mar 28, 2024
Extreme fun! - Pablo and Jefferson, our guides, were excellent. The hike is a bit strenuous, but it’s broken up with dips in pools fed by waterfalls so you can cool off. Quite the adventure, and not for the faint of heart, and we loved it! It was my wife, me and our 13-year-old son and our 11-year-old daughter and they had no problem navigating the hike. The food at the local restaurant afterwards was delightful.
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