Bijagual Waterfall
Catarata Bijagual
A high waterfall in the mountains northeast of Jacó. You reach it by hiking or horseback riding through the rainforest, and you may spot scarlet macaws along the way.
Bijagual Waterfall lies in the mountains about 15 km northeast of Jacó. It drops roughly 180 m, making it one of the highest waterfalls in the Central Pacific. Most visitors take a half-day tour from Jacó, riding into the mountains in a four-wheel-drive vehicle and then hiking or riding horseback through primeval rainforest. The trail is steep, and along the way you can see scarlet macaws, butterflies, and tropical plants. The pool below the falls is safe for swimming. Wear non-slip shoes and bring water. Roads become slippery after rain, so a guided tour is recommended.
Opening hours
Approx. 08:00–16:00 (group tours)
Nearby sights
- Carara National Park
- Tárcoles Crocodile Bridge
- Vista Los Sueños Canopy
- Playa Blanca (Punta Leona)
- Playa Herradura
- Los Sueños Marina
- Avenida Pastor Díaz
- Playa Jacó