Montezuma Waterfalls

 

There are plenty of waterfalls in Costa Rica, especially in the gulf of Nicoya Peninsula which is
cascading with waterfalls.  This is due to the fact that most of the year, rainfall flows it way to
Montezuma side swelling the waterfalls. The falls have expansive swimming creaks and rope-swings. The
waterfalls have only been recently discovered.  The rivers and falls in Costa Rica are always open
to the public and anyone can hike, swim and dive whenever they feel like. The communal area is about
fifteen meter from the border of the river. The tourists may catch sights of exquisite tropical animals
like Roseate Spoonbills, crayfish, otters and lizards. People have claimed that there are poisonous
snakes nearby the river but it is unlikely.  The morning hours are the best to watch the animals.

On the southern side of the gulf of Nicoya Peninsula, Montezuma is located. Lately, it has become a
booming hotspot for tourists. Its white-sand beaches, waterfalls and teeming jungles attract a lot of
attention.  Also, it is nearby the other famous Costa Rican landmarks such as Cabo Blanco Nature
Reserve Park, Tortuga Island and the Curu Wild Life Reserve. Montezuma Waterfalls are situated a 15
minutes walk away from the town center.

Over the height of 50 feet, Montezuma Falls are
perhaps the most famous falls of Costa Rica. It is not a single waterfall; rather it is divided into
three separate falls, stacked upon each other. To reach the first fall, begin your journey from the
ocean near the Hotel Amor de Mar. A walk up to the river of 15 minutes will take you to the peak of the
waterfall.  A large cavern of water will greet you which is perfect for swimming. Usually, a large
flock of tourists is seen here. The cliff can be climbed up to the top. However be cautious, and
carefully step on the rocks as many people die or get severely injured by slipping. Rarely, during the
heavy rainfalls, beware of the flash floods. If you hear a roaring sound, there is a chance that a flood
of water will come down from the upside of the river. Be prepared to get away to the riverbed. However,
it happens only when the rainfall is its heaviest, so do not be sacred and hike away during a light
drizzle.

For cliff diving, start climbing up to the swimming hole 1 that will eventually lead to you the swimming
holes 2 and 3 above. In order to reach the pools, you need to climb the steep path that goes right to
the pool 1, keep climbing straightly and then turn right and down. With a help of a rope, descend
downwards between the pools 2 and 3. Now, you can either jump from the cliff into the pool 2 from 40
feet distance or you can keep climbing and then jump 8 to 15 feet into the pool 3. The land by the pools
is a private property. There are homes located above in the cliffs so it would be polite to avoid
walking into their yards.