TravelCostaRicaNOW.com Hey EVERYONE! Here it is- FINALLY. This is what you’ve been asking for. This IS the semi-secret waterhole in La Fortuna Costa Rica, complete with rope to Tarzan yourself off into the water below. Locally known as ‘Salto’, which means ‘jump’ in Spanish. We tons of emails constantly asking where this place is. This is the video for YOU, especially if you’re planning a trip to the La Fortuna, Arenal area anytime soon. You won’t want to miss SALTO. There’s plenty of things to do in and around the La Fortuna area, but this one is FREE and should be on everyone’s MUST DO or at least MUST SEE list. Even if you’re NOT interested in swinging off the rope or swimming, check out this VIDEO on why you should see SALTO regardless. Hope it helps. Pura Vida.
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Head south out of La Fortuna on 702. Salto is at the first big S curve.
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Yeah, it has really changed…and mostly in the last couple years…….. i think the recession will help though….building was getting a little out of control….. hotels EVERYWHERE….and a few are ‘vegas’ style… but it’s all good… love living here. Thanx for the comment
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Just happened to find your videos today. It’s surreal to see what Fortuna looks like now. I lived there 20 years ago. I was a volunteer teaching English at the high school. Back then, I was the only “gringa” living in town. I used to hang out at El Jardin – and get free “platos del dia” from Henry & Johnny. This “salto” video reminds me of the time I went during rainy season – I stubbed and broke a toe on the rocks. Hijo… Can’t believe all the 2-storey buildings!
Karin from Toronto
haha,,might have been a good thing you didn’t see any snakes. Yup, BUGs are BIg here,,,hell, grasshoppers here, are the better white meat.
went to costa rica last month…amazing that i didnt see any snakes….did see alot of monkeys….spider monkeys…howler monkeys (they sound like gorillas lol)….the grasshoppers (grio) are huge!!! I saw one that was the length of my hand….
Thank you so much for the nice words…. gotta admit, they’re nice to hear from time to time. Hope you had a great time….
I love all of your videos they are really helpful. I wish I had found your videos earlier. I visited Costa Rica a while back and it would have been nice to know a lot of what you guys have on your videos. I had to buy a lot of what I needed in Costa Rica, which is really difficult if your not a local. The place that we stayed at was a hotel called Barcelo and another hotel that we stayed at was by Volcan Arenal. Thank you guys for doing these videos. Costa Rica is often misunderstood. Thanks
I LOVE this place! My boyfriend and I went last Christmas and did the quad ride/tour and the guide took us here. I did the rope swing, but screamed like a crazy person the whole time I was in the air while the Tico’s(a) gave me the “thats an annoying gringo” look. Great job with the videos!!!! Hope you keep doing this for us!
Hey thanx for the added INFO- always appreciated…..and so TRUE!
I was just there a few days ago. One thing you must know is that if you do swing down into the water, you will have to CLIMB up the rocks to get out of the water and back up to the rope. You can float down the river a bit to where it gets ankle shallow, but you will then have to follow a path back up to the top, which is a lot of work if you want to jump in alot. And the guys said it, but bring water shoes. The locals will be barefoot but I woudnt recommend it. Same goes for Fortuna Falls.
I was just there a few days ago. One thing you must know is that if you do swing down into the water, you will have to CLIMB up the rocks to get out of the water and back up to the rope. You can float down the river a bit to where it gets ankle shallow, but you will then have to follow a path back up to the top, which is a lot of work if you want to jump in alot. And the guys said it, but bring water shoes. The locals will be barefoot but I woudnt recommend it. Same goes for Fortuna Falls.
I was just there a few days ago. One thing you must know is that if you do swing down into the water, you will have to CLIMB up the rocks to get out of the water and back up to the rope. You can float down the river a bit to where it gets ankle shallow, but you will then have to follow a path back up to the top, which is a lot of work if you want to jump in alot. And the guys said it, but bring water shoes. The locals will be barefoot but I woudnt recommend it. Same goes for Fortuna Falls.
yeah, it can. But like anything here,,,it’s at your own risk. Glad to hear your sister is okay. Thanx for the good advice.
Though I want to tell you it can be very dangerous there. In raining season you shouldn’t swim there. The water comes from the montains where fallen trees etc hold the water in one place but when it gets lose it comes down with lighting speed. Mi sister almost died but they got out in time. Water rose at least a meter!!
But, besides that it is nice to see Fortuna again. I have lived there for a year. great place.
YUP, still SWEET as ever.
Have been there, in 1999. hasn’t changed!
hahah..thanx. I just wish I could say ‘maes’ and sound cool….lol
Guys you are more ticos than gringos ,,saben un monton de lugares LOL cool you know a lot places,,,,pura vida maes
SWEET, do it! if it was me learning to surf, I’d probably have to start in a bucket.
I’m willing to risk it. Learning to surf is on my bucket list.
haha..Well there is TRUTH to that…you DEFINITELY should check out our stuff,,,we have a video about DRIVING in Costa Rica too, but don’t let it scare you….personally, I love driving here……
Okay, thanks I’ll check them out. I’m going for the first time in January so I’m not really sure what to expect. The only person I know who has been told me it is nice there but you have to be careful driving because drivers are super aggressive.
It’s a little on the rise in San Jose and Limon,,,but most theft from tourists is brought on by the tourist not taking precautions…like leaving a laptop in the front seat of a rental car…it’s not usually ‘violent’ in nature, we have other videos on our site explaining it more……