La Fortuna to Cortez Falls and Macaw haven: Private day trip
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About your trip
Photograph a lush, wide waterfall and then greet colorful macaws on the mend. This cross-province adventure is a true biodiversity sampler!
Exclusively yours: private vehicle and professional driver
Discover local insights you won't find in guidebooks
Experience the freedom to explore at your own speed
Perfectly planned for families, friends, or solo travelers
What to expect
Your day trip begins wherever you are
Meet our professional driver right where you prefer in La Fortuna whenever suits you best. No time wasted getting to the pickup point, grab your bag and start your trip right away.Discover more with local expertise
Your driverâs local insights will set the tone for your day trip. A hidden cafĂ© here, a must-try restaurant there; insider tips youâll love sharing later. This isnât a guided tour but your ride will be rich with stories and discoveries along the way. And throughout the day, your driver will be available for you as needed, ready to assist, happy to help, making your trip stress-free.Explore at your own pace
After arriving at Llanos de Cortez Waterfall, you'll have the freedom to explore the waterfall before continuing on to Macaw Sanctuary Natuwa, where you can visit rescued birds, all at your leisure. Meanwhile your driver will wait for you nearby, ensuring a stress-free return trip.
Perfect for any private group
Whether you're traveling solo, as a family with kids, or as a large group, this service is tailored for your comfort and flexibility. It's the ideal option especially if you have limited time or a busy schedule.Good to know
- Two-way private car transfer
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Personalized pickup and drop-off
- Professional English-speaking driver
- Complimentary bottled water
- Free cancellation 24 hours before departure
- Entry/Admission tickets to paid attractions in Llanos de Cortez Waterfall and Macaw Sanctuary Natuwa should be purchased separately unless specified otherwise
- Meals, snacks, and gratuity are not included
From âŹ89
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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your pickup time.
For a group of 1-3 travelersTotalâŹ268
Your trip at a glance
Your trip at a glance
Start in La Fortuna
You choose the pickup spot.
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Llanos de Cortez Waterfall
Feel free to explore at your own pace and discover
Stop: 3 hours - admission not included


At 12 meters high, the Llanos de Cortez Waterfall isnât the tallest cascade in Costa Rica, but it is undoubtedly one of the best. Wider than they are tall, the falls create a wispy white curtain as they pour into a tranquil pool. The rock cliff behind the wall has eroded away, so you can relax on the rocks behind the curtain. A sandy area in front of the pool makes for a great place to sun yourself, and there are occasionally vendors set up onsite serving up snacks and refreshments. If you want to immerse yourself in the jungle a bit more, just take a stroll along the riverbank. Youâre bound to see some of Costa Ricaâs rich wildlife, including the water-walking Jesus Lizard.
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Macaw Sanctuary Natuwa
Feel free to explore at your own pace and discover
Stop: 2 hours - admission not included


The Macaw Sanctuary Natuwa is a charity dedicated to preserving Costa Ricaâs wildlife, with a special focus on at-risk species. The sanctuaryâs namesake macaws arenât bred for the pet trade - rather, theyâre released into the wild. As such, the birds here fly unrestricted, and are free to enjoy their habitat as the get ready for the real world. The sanctuary provides a home for animals victimized by human actions, so along with the macaws, youâll see monkeys, tapirs, anteaters, and orphaned jaguars, and many other species. For more information, please visit http://www.natuwa.com. Please allow a minimum of 90 minutes to allow for the duration of the guided tour.
Back to La Fortuna
Weâll take you back to your starting point.
Duration of the stops can be changed upon request after booking
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