Hike to El Chorro Waterfall
Many people come to Montezuma for the natural beauty, and the best way to experience this in Montezuma is to hike to Playa Cocalito and see “El Chorro“, a waterfall that pours off a cliff and splashes nearly into the ocean. Start in town and just start walking north along the beach. Most of the time you’ll be on the beach, but the path also crosses many rocky outcroppings. The hike takes around two hours each way, and it’s very hot. I recommend starting as early as possible… at first light is best, and then you’re likely to see animals on the beach or in the jungle. Bring lots of water and snacks. There’s no roads leading to this part of the beach, and much of it is national park or private reserve. If you’re dying of thirst or hunger when you get to the waterfall, then there’s actually a small soda with Tico food on a path behind the waterfall, if you can find the path to hike up there. You may not make it all the way to the waterfall, but that’s okay. You’ll first come to Piedra Colorada, a small cove with a river and waterfall in sight of the beach, and a local artist Jake’s balanced rock sculpture garden. Next you’ll reach Playa Grande, a huge, flat, remote white sand beach with great surfing and backed by a 300 hectare private nature reserve. After that is Playa Cocolito, another long white sand beach that often has not a single person on it. If walking sounds too tough for you, then book a tour by horse to take you to the falls.
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