Bribri Reservation
Quick Facts
- Location : 11 miles southwest of Cahuita
- Altitude : 328 feet above sea level
- Hours : Reservation required
Escape the city for a hike into the depths of the sweeping Talamanca Mountains with a local tour guide from one of Cahuita's tour operators. Treks weave through the rainforest and wade through streams to reach the Volio Waterfall, a 50-foot cascade mountain spring water that plunges into a swimming pool beneath – so make sure to bring a swim suit.
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