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07-29-2009, 03:55 PM
This is a popular waterfall that the people go for rappeling. It is located in a place with other waterfalls from different small creeks, that all get to the same river. With many trails connecting all the places you can enjoy a day of descending, walking to the top and doing it again.
Rating: 3C I
Time Required: ~ 2 Hours
Longest Rappel: ~ Feet - 50 Meters
Permit Information
This is located in a place where the locals go to visit the waterfalls and swim in the natural ponds. Just need to pay the entrance.
Camping/Lodging
Preferred Season
Year round.
Water Concerns
Rain in the tropics and specially in Costa Rica could be really strong, and flash floods are possible everywhere around the country. Always check the weather conditions, water shed, and talk with the locals to see the recent weather conditions.
Special Challenges
Equipment Suggestions
Standard Technical Gear (harness, descending device, helmet, multiple locking carabineers, slings, etc), 2 60m ropes, so you can have 2 people rappeling at the same time, ~50’ of webbing, rap rings/links, ascenders.
Topographic Maps
IGN-CR 1:50.000
Directions to Trailhead
You need to go to the small town of Tacares, Grecia, where you will find plenty signs that will lead you to Los Chorros.
Trailhead UTM Grid Coordinate
Approach
From the Parking lot, the top of the waterfall is just 150 meters away. You will need to cross the small river and then you will see a narrow trail to the waterfall.
Canyon Entry UTM Grid Coordinate
Description:
There is one waterfall that everybody uses for this rappeling. There is a second one, a little bit more technical. Just make sure that the water is not to high.
Exit
From the bottom of the waterfall, just follow the signs for the trail that will take you up.
Canyon Exit UTM Grid Coordinate
Rating: 3C I
Time Required: ~ 2 Hours
Longest Rappel: ~ Feet - 50 Meters
Permit Information
This is located in a place where the locals go to visit the waterfalls and swim in the natural ponds. Just need to pay the entrance.
Camping/Lodging
Preferred Season
Year round.
Water Concerns
Rain in the tropics and specially in Costa Rica could be really strong, and flash floods are possible everywhere around the country. Always check the weather conditions, water shed, and talk with the locals to see the recent weather conditions.
Special Challenges
Equipment Suggestions
Standard Technical Gear (harness, descending device, helmet, multiple locking carabineers, slings, etc), 2 60m ropes, so you can have 2 people rappeling at the same time, ~50’ of webbing, rap rings/links, ascenders.
Topographic Maps
IGN-CR 1:50.000
Directions to Trailhead
You need to go to the small town of Tacares, Grecia, where you will find plenty signs that will lead you to Los Chorros.
Trailhead UTM Grid Coordinate
Approach
From the Parking lot, the top of the waterfall is just 150 meters away. You will need to cross the small river and then you will see a narrow trail to the waterfall.
Canyon Entry UTM Grid Coordinate
Description:
There is one waterfall that everybody uses for this rappeling. There is a second one, a little bit more technical. Just make sure that the water is not to high.
Exit
From the bottom of the waterfall, just follow the signs for the trail that will take you up.
Canyon Exit UTM Grid Coordinate