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View of the Río Barú – Upper Nauyaca Waterfall loop from Líbano

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View of the Río Barú – Upper Nauyaca Waterfall loop from Líbano

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4.7

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1,149

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View of the Río Barú – Upper Nauyaca Waterfall loop from Líbano

01:51

6.40km

160m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: July 10, 2026

Waypoints

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98 m

Stairway to Heaven Coconut Stand

Highlight • Cafe

1.79 km

Upper Nauyaca Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

6.40 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.88 km

2.69 km

684 m

128 m

Surfaces

5.98 km

236 m

128 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Saturday 11 July

27°C

23°C

98 %

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Comments

February 20, 2026,Tour

So, I've dusted off my hiking boots again to show you (my dear followers) and Mother Earth how to hike properly. Roughly 9,250 km from where I first saw the light of day 24.5 years ago, my mother's gift of legs led me through beautiful Costa Rica to an incredible waterfall.

And back again.

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