Bijagual Waterfall – Costa Rica's 2nd Tallest Falls

Escape the crowds and stand at the base of Bijagual, a 328-meter (1,076 ft) cascade — the second-tallest waterfall in Costa Rica. This is not a national park experience: Bijagual sits on private land in the Carara biodiversity corridor, so groups stay small and the rainforest feels genuinely wild. Our round-trip transport departs from Los Sueños. On arrival, a local guide leads you along a jungle trail that winds through some of the most species-rich forest on the Central Pacific — the same corridor that shelters scarlet macaws, capuchin and howler monkeys, toucans and blue morpho butterflies. Along the way you'll cross rivers, spot tropical flora, and hear the roar of the falls long before you see them. The trail includes uneven terrain and a few climbs but is manageable for beginners, families and older travelers. When you reach the waterfall, you can dip into the natural pools at its base — crystal-clear freshwater surrounded by primary rainforest — before the walk back. Open year-round. From May to November the falls run at full force after the rains; December through April offers drier, easier trail conditions.