At this point we are so close to the pacific you can smell the salt air. Proceeding on down the road we approach the entrance to the waterfalls. As we drive back up into the mountains, you will get your first view of the falls. The falls has a drop of over 1,800 feet, which makes it the highest falls in Costa Rica. The walking here is strenuous, at a minimum, and takes about 30-40 minuets in and about 1 hour to walk out.
Most people find the view well worth it.
At the foot of the falls there are 3 different swimming pools formed by the river. These pools are very inviting, so you might want to bring along a swim suite and a towel.