The Unspoken Diria National Park

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Discover the Unspoken Diria
National Park

Explore a hidden tropical dry forest, full of resilience and beauty.

Step into a natural world that few have dared to explore!

Drive through the gravel roads and between the mountains of Santa Cruz and Nicoya Towns to reach these captivating woods. We will unveil the rivers and tropical dry forests of the most important protected area of the region. We walk through the short trails of the Park or hike upstream a river to reach the Brazil Waterfall.

Highlights:

- Learn about the ecology and the diversity of this habitat by the hand of an expert

- Refresh and cool off into crystal-clear water holes of Brazil Creek

-Learn the fascinating regenerating process of Tropical Forests

- Understand the importance of these forests for the local communities

- Visit the 15-meter-high Brazil Waterfall

Inclusions:


- Private biologist or Naturalist Guide
- Fruits and Snacks
- Traditional Costa Rican Lunch (included only in the Full Hike)
- $2pp donation to Avellanas Mangrove Conservation Program
- 1% of all sale donated to the NGo Funga Conservation


- Transportation available as an Add-On Service (subject to availability)

Explore Diria National Park: Two Ways to Adventure

Discover the beauty of Diria National Park with two unique tour options to suit your schedule and adventure level:

Quick Getaway (5–6 Hours)

Perfect for those looking for a shorter experience.

Choose from 2 Routes:

A) Nature Walk & Waterhole: 1 km loop trail (intermediate difficulty) where you can explore lush forest and enjoy a refreshing dip in year-round waterholes at Brazil Creek. or

B) Hike to the Waterfall: For a bit more challenge, trek 1.5 km up and 1.5 km down the creek (intermediate to advanced difficulty, depending on water levels) to reach the seasonal waterfall (available May–January).
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Full Hike Adventure (7–8 Hours)

Add more adventure to your day!

Only Available between May and February.

This tour includes both the 1-kilometer loop and the hike to the Brazil Creek waterfall.

It also includes an authentic Costa Rican traditional lunch by the waterfall.
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Meeting Point: Santa Cruz Downtown, your lodging, or an intermediate location depending on where you are staying.

*The standard tour is operated using the clients’ vehicle; so most of the time your guide will meet you and board your transportation at the agreed location.

Sample Itinerary of Quick Getaway Version

  • 7:30 AM: Meet your guide at agreed location.
  • 8:15 AM: Restaurant stop for optional pastries and use of restrooms (no visitor center or bathrooms are available at the Park).
  • 9:00 AM: Arrival at Park Rangers Headquarters. Cross a small river to reach the trailhead. (River may vary from dry in summer to 3 feet deep in rainy season.)
  • 9:15 AM: Beginning of the walk on a 3/4 mile loop trail (with a steep section) to discover the local flora biodiversity, and tropical hardwoods, and study the forest regeneration process.
  • 10:45 AM: Visit a water hole to cool off and relax.
  • 11:15 AM: Drive back to Santa Cruz and have an optional lunch stop at a local restaurant.
  • 1:30 PM: Back to your accommodation.

What to bring to the Tour: 

  • Hiking Shoes that you can wet or Stapped Sandals (Chaco´s, Teva´s, Keen´s, etc)
  • Sun Protection 
  • Light clothes and swimwear
  • Reusable Bottle of Water
  • Mosquito Repellent
  • Towel
  • Rain Gear from June until November

Diria National Park

The difference in price between the Half Day and Extended Half Day Tour ranges from $25 to $50, depending on the group size.
Brazil Waterfall might be short of water or dry between late December and May, but the Water Holes stay all year long to cool to enjoy.
Breakfast Stop is not included but can be set if Pick-up is coordinated 45 earlier and stop at a local Restaurant on the way ($6-10pp)
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