Oropendola Waterfall Tour Summary

Oropendola is a very accessible and beautiful waterfall in the Rincon de la Vieja area. It only takes about 15 minutes to walk to the waterfall and has a beautiful and unique hike to get there with hanging bridges and staircases.

This waterfall is a great place to swim and cool off in the beautiful blue and refreshing waters below.

Distance	Duration	Difficulty	Minimum Age
It is about a 15 minute walk to the waterfall, you will walk down and up a hanging staircase as well has hanging bridges. 900 meters \| 0.5 mile	About 45 minutes – 1 hour	Easy	No minimum age

How to Book Tickets to Oropendola Waterfall

We have both self-drive tours and tours with transportation available. Select the button for the corresponding tour of your choice.

Self-drive: For a self drive tour, you will drive yourself to the start of the tour. You do not need a 4 wheel drive vehicle for this option all of the roads are paved and easy to drive on. You will come across some potholes along the way but nothing that requires a 4 wheel drive vehicle.

Tour with Transportation Included: With transportation included, our driver will pick you up at your location, take you to the tour start, wait for you, and bring you back to your accommodation. We can also make a stop along the way for souvenirs or food during the ride.

Self Drive Tour

Tour with Transportation Included

How to Get to Oropendola Waterfall

Oropendola Waterfall is located in the Rincon de la Vieja area. After booking you will receive a Google Maps Link for how to arrive at the location in your confirmation email as well as photos to assist you in arriving in the most efficient way.

Oropendola Waterfall Tour Overview

Hours of Operation

Oropendola Waterfall is open from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, every day of the year

Combo Tours

There are different options available for visiting Oropendola Waterfall, with prices starting at $22.60 per person, where you can just visit Oropendola Waterfall or choose a combo package that includes multiple activities, such as access to hot springs and lunch. This flexibility allows you to select a visit that best fits your interests and budget. Parking is safe and free for all the activities.

Walking to Oropendola Waterfall / Hanging Bridges

The hike to Oropendola Waterfall is well maintained and easy to access. You will walk through the tropical forest and down hanging staircases and bridges alongside Oropendola Waterfall. This walk takes about 15 minutes.

After visiting the waterfall you will walk back up another set of staircases and back to the main trail.

Oropendola Waterfall

After walking down to Oropendola Waterfall you will come to a platform where you can hang out and view this stunning waterfall. You can decide if you want to stay on the platform or go for a swim in the blue refreshing waters.

Planning Your Visit to Oropendola Waterfall

Seasonal Considerations

There is no best time to visit Oropendola Waterfall, it is open all year long and is a great experience all year long. Different seasons can offer different experiences. While many sources suggest that Costa Rica’s dry season runs from December to April and the rainy season from May to November, this is a common misunderstanding, particularly for the Rincon de la Vieja Volcano area.

Dry Season

In the Rincon de la Vieja region, the actual dry season extends from late November to late August. During this period, expect sunny skies and pleasant weather. During this time of year there is also very little chance of rain happening during your tour. It is also the most popular time to visit Costa Rica so make sure to book tours in advance if you are visiting this time of year. Since it is more popular this time of year you can expect to see more people and larger group tour sizes.

Rainy Season

The true rainy season occurs during September to October, when the area receives its highest rainfall unlike most sources suggest. Rincon de la Vieja tends to stay relatively dry until late August and usually doesn’t get many effects of the rainy season until then other than some light rain in the late afternoon.

During this time of year it is recommended that you book tours in the morning to avoid the rain since usually there is rain in the afternoon. This time of year there are a lot less tourists in Costa Rica so tour slots do not fill up as fast and you can expect to see a lot less people and smaller group tour sizes. It is important to keep in mind that if there has been a lot of rain recently and the river levels are high sometimes you can only view Oropendola Waterfall from the platform and will not be able to go swimming.

What to Bring

Comfortable shoes
Comfortable clothing
Bathing Suit
Towel
Water bottle
Bug Spray
Sunscreen

How to Book Tickets to Oropendola Waterfall

Self Drive Tour

For a self drive tour, you will drive yourself to the start of the tour. You do not need a 4 wheel drive vehicle for this option all of the roads are paved and easy to drive on. You will come across some potholes along the way but nothing that requires a 4 wheel drive vehicle.

Tour with Transportation Included

With transportation included, our driver will pick you up at your location, take you to the tour start, wait for you, and bring you back to your accommodation. We can also make a stop along the way for souvenirs or food during the ride.