Uvita Waterfall
Catarata Uvita
A small waterfall on the hillside above town, where you can slide into a pool down natural rock chutes, a popular cooling-off spot for local families.
Uvita Waterfall is on a hillside about 2 km north of the town centre. The waterfall is not very tall, but the rock at the top has been smoothed by the flowing water into natural slides, and visitors can sit and slide into the pool below. There is a jumping spot nearby and a small wooden walkway. The entrance is run by a local family and charges a small fee, and there are basic changing rooms. It takes about 30 minutes to walk from town, or a few minutes by taxi. The slide rock is hard and slippery, so wear a swimsuit and water shoes, and do not go into the water after rain when the current is strong. It is busier with locals on weekends, so go early in the morning for fewer people.
Opening hours
About 08:00–16:00
Nearby sights
- Uvita Whale Watching Tour
- Marino Ballena National Park
- Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary
- Playa Ventanas
- Ojochal
- El Pavón Waterfall