Barú

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Top view of a landscape surrounded by nature with the Nauyacas Waterfalls of the Baru River in the middle of the green tropical forest in Costa Rica
Aerial panoramic shot of the top of the Nauyacas Waterfalls of the Baru River in the middle of the green tropical forest in Costa Rica
We were at the end of our Panama/Costa Rica trip and had actually just decided to cut it short because I was starting to feel sick. But we had this last hike to try out and I was just hoping both that I would feel well enough and also that our car would be able to make it back on the very steep gravel road back from the parking spot (after almost getting stuck around Monteverde earlier on the trip). As we’ve been getting used to we were first to arrive so we had this awesome place completely to ourselves for a little while in the morning before other tourists started to drop in. It really felt like a fairytale. (Oh, and the car made it back okay!) #nature #costarica #centralamerica #waterfalls

Where to stay in Barú

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Cascada Azul

When in Cascada Azul, you can plan a visit to Nauyaca Waterfalls and Playa Dominical, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Cascada Azul
Parador Nature Resort and Spa

Parador Nature Resort and Spa

5 out of 5
Quepos to Manuel Antonio Road Quepos Puntarenas
The price is S$530 per night from 16 Feb to 17 Feb
S$530
16 Feb - 17 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Quepos. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,003 reviews)
Clean room and respectable staff.

Reviewed on 1 Feb, 2026

Parador Nature Resort and Spa
Shana by the Beach Manuel Antonio

Shana by the Beach Manuel Antonio

4.5 out of 5
Road to Punta Quepos Quepos Puntarenas
The price is S$286 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
S$286
8 Feb - 9 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Quepos. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
Best room and best view I've ever stayed at

Reviewed on 29 Jan, 2026

Shana by the Beach Manuel Antonio
La Mariposa Hotel

La Mariposa Hotel

3.5 out of 5
100 meters southeast of Plaza Vista Quepos Puntarenas
The price is S$481 per night from 28 Feb to 1 Mar
S$481
28 Feb - 1 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Quepos. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
Everything was wonderful! Beautiful views, great food, friendly and helpful staff and excellent amenities. Would definitely recommend and can't wait to return!

Reviewed on 31 Jan, 2026

La Mariposa Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Tiki Villas Rainforest Lodge & Spa

Tiki Villas Rainforest Lodge & Spa

3.5 out of 5
12km South of Dominical Bahía Ballena Puntarenas
Stay at this spa aparthotel in Bahía Ballena. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Playa Hermosa and Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (156 reviews)
The view from Tiki Villas is so beautiful, incredible pool/restaurant views in particular but also from each villa, they are all so well situated. The recent renovation is really well done with fantastic indoor/outdoor bathrooms and super comfortable beds. I think some finishing touches are still ...

Reviewed on 2 Feb, 2026

Tiki Villas Rainforest Lodge & Spa
Canavida Villas & Resort

Canavida Villas & Resort

4 out of 5
Calle la Union Bahía Ballena Puntarenas Province
Stay at this holiday home in Bahía Ballena. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 10 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Arco Beach and Uvita Beach are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (75 reviews)
Pool side furniture needed cushions to be comfortable because too hard to sit or to lay down other than that everything was great.

Reviewed on 19 Jan, 2026

Canavida Villas & Resort
Los Altos Resort

Los Altos Resort

5 out of 5
Kilometer 4 on main road Quepos Puntarenas
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Quepos. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Manuel Antonio Beach and Pará Beach are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (249 reviews)
very accessible to all activities

Reviewed on 21 Jan, 2026

Los Altos Resort
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Jane

If you want a true jungle experience definitely stay at Valley of Dreams. Fantastic hosts, amazing location surrounded by Toucans, howler monkeys along with many other jungle creatures. First class accommodation made all the better by Matt and Annie