El Tigre Waterfalls
Cataratas El Tigre
A private hiking park in the valley south of Monteverde, where a trail links four waterfalls and several suspension bridges, and you can swim in the pools.
The El Tigre Waterfalls lie in a lower valley south of Monteverde, where the climate is warmer than on the mountain. The roughly 4-hour guided hike follows the river valley downhill, passing four waterfalls of varying heights, six suspension bridges, and several viewpoints. On hot days you can swim in the waterfall pools, and on the way back you can ride a 4x4 vehicle to avoid the uphill climb. Tours cost about USD 50 to 70 with hotel pickup from town, and a horseback version is also available. Bring a swimsuit and non-slip shoes, and choose the short route if your fitness level is moderate.
Opening hours
Approx. 7:00–15:00; departures by group
Nearby sights
- Children's Eternal Rainforest – Bajo del Tigre
- Monteverde Butterfly Gardens
- Monteverde Hollow Ficus Tree
- Monteverde Ecological Sanctuary
- Curi-Cancha Reserve
- Monteverde Frog Pond
- Santa Elena (Monteverde)
- Monteverde Orchid Garden