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Ride a safari truck through coastal mountains to two rainforest waterfalls, swim in carved jade pools, and finish with a banana-leaf Costa Rican lunch — all on a private 4–5 hour tour from Dominical.
Ride a safari truck through coastal mountains to two rainforest waterfalls, swim in carved jade pools, and finish with a banana-leaf Costa Rican lunch — all on a private 4–5 hour tour from Dominical.
The 4x4 grumbles up a mountain road and the rainforest seems to lean in closer — humidity on your skin, birds calling from a high canopy that dares you to look up. In a private safari truck you cross five streams and two bridges before the trail narrows into green, and then the sound: water. Ebano’s double falls arrive like pages turned, one pool carved deep enough for a cautious jump, the other wide and shallow, edged by boulders and banana leaves.
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Operated by Hacienda Ebano · Dominical, Puntarenas
The 4x4 grumbles up a mountain road and the rainforest seems to lean in closer — humidity on your skin, birds calling from a high canopy that dares you to look up. In a private safari truck you cross five streams and two bridges before the trail narrows into green, and then the sound: water. Ebano’s double falls arrive like pages turned, one pool carved deep enough for a cautious jump, the other wide and shallow, edged by boulders and banana leaves.
Hacienda Ébano sits on coastal mountain slopes shaped by volcanic uplift and heavy tropical rainfall; the land blends old ranching trails with protected lowland rainforest. Cultural touches arrive at lunch — rice and beans wrapped in banana leaf — and in the local guides who read weather and bird calls the way farmers read soil.
Expect a short (1 km / 0.6 mi) or medium (2.5 km / 1.6 mi) rainforest hike over packed dirt, roots and stream crossings, with roughly 10 km / 6.2 miles of 4x4 transfer on steep mountain roads. Trails are moist; sections can be slippery after rain. Wildlife sightings commonly include monkeys, colorful birds and small tree frogs; swimming in the Jade Waterfall pool is the usual finale.
Practically: wear grippy shoes or water shoes, bring insect repellent, a towel and a dry bag for electronics, and a swimsuit. The tour runs about 4–5 hours, suitable for visitors comfortable with uneven ground and short swims. Guides manage logistics and safety; ask about the optional 7 m (20 ft) jump before you try it.
Choose the short 1 km route for an easier walk or the 2.5 km route for a moderate rainforest hike; both have uneven ground and some stream crossings.
Yes — both waterfall pools are swimmable; one pool is deep (up to 4 m/13 ft) and allows an optional 7 m jump, but guides assess safety and participation is voluntary.
Yes, private 4x4 safari truck transport over the mountain road is included and handles the steeper, rough sections that regular vehicles can’t.
Yes — the wider, shallower pool is family‑friendly, but younger children should be supervised near water and when crossing streams.
Hacienda Ebano operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
The 4x4 grumbles up a mountain road and the rainforest seems to lean in closer — humidity on your skin, birds calling from a high canopy that dares you to look up. In a private safari truck you cross five streams and two bridges before the trail narrows into green, and then the sound: water. Ebano’s double falls arrive like pages turned, one pool carved deep enough for a cautious jump, the other wide and shallow, edged by boulders and banana leaves.
The 4x4 grumbles up a mountain road and the rainforest seems to lean in closer — humidity on your skin, birds calling from a high canopy that dares you to look up. In a private safari truck you cross five streams and two bridges before the trail narrows into green, and then the sound: water. Ebano’s double falls arrive like pages turned, one pool carved deep enough for a cautious jump, the other wide and shallow, edged by boulders and banana leaves.
Hacienda Ébano sits on coastal mountain slopes shaped by volcanic uplift and heavy tropical rainfall; the land blends old ranching trails with protected lowland rainforest. Cultural touches arrive at lunch — rice and beans wrapped in banana leaf — and in the local guides who read weather and bird calls the way farmers read soil.
Expect a short (1 km / 0.6 mi) or medium (2.5 km / 1.6 mi) rainforest hike over packed dirt, roots and stream crossings, with roughly 10 km / 6.2 miles of 4x4 transfer on steep mountain roads. Trails are moist; sections can be slippery after rain. Wildlife sightings commonly include monkeys, colorful birds and small tree frogs; swimming in the Jade Waterfall pool is the usual finale.
Practically: wear grippy shoes or water shoes, bring insect repellent, a towel and a dry bag for electronics, and a swimsuit. The tour runs about 4–5 hours, suitable for visitors comfortable with uneven ground and short swims. Guides manage logistics and safety; ask about the optional 7 m (20 ft) jump before you try it.