La Celestial Waterfall in Bajos del Toro
Bajos del Toro, Costa Rica
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La Celestial Waterfall
Parking
7$
5 km. ~1h 30′ (One way)
2/10 Not busy
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8.5/10
La Celestial is located in Bajos del Toro,Costa Rica. There are, at least, two different ways to reach it, both of them being through a private farm (surprise).
Through the access before mentioned in the table, it costs 7$ and you will be able to visit Gemelas waterfalls located a step away from it. The Roca Verde waterfall is also reachable by walking a few hundred meters up the river. It's not necessary to book in advance..Through the other farm, you can't visit Roca Verde but you can go to Pozas Azules instead.
To reach this waterfall, you will have to drive through the main road of Bajos del Toro (708) and take the exit to "Finca dos Ríos" (The road is called "Calle de las Delicias"). Both roads are not well paved, but you can make it even with a Fiat PuntoYou can leave the car on the side of "Calle de las Delicias".
This area is usually foggy and rainy,doesn't matter the season it is. It might rain at any time, so expect muddyAlong the path there are pieces of wood on the floor that will help you.
After walking for almost one hour, you will reach a suspension bridge, and after it, you will see a fork. You have to take the left path avoiding the cabin that is on the right. Continue and after crossing the river again, you will see a barn detrás de una valla. Esta es la entrada a la finca y donde deberás pagar, aunque quizá tienes suerte y no hay nadie…Es el mismo camino que el de la Catarata Las Gemelas, llegará un punto en el que hay una bifurcación, izquierda Gemelas waterfalls, derecha La Celestial. Lo tienes todo indicado. Sigue las señales y llegarás a la catarata.
The hiking is not difficult even though the mud makes it a bit tiring. The last section consists of steep stairs to reach the river bed, along with ropes well placed to help you progress down the slope.
Water is bright blue due to the surrounding volcanic activity. It's cold, really.
It's not busy,it's not a typical place for "Domingueros". People go, see it and leave. Well, the bravest ones might swim.
Even though it's unlikely to spot any exotic animal, you will be able to enjoy the sounds of the forest/river.
It's a breath-taking place if you are lucky and it's sunny. Otherwise... it's just awesome.
