Add Cueva Los Coyotes to your travel itinerary when you visit Costa Rica. It’s very close to the Liberia Airport, and well worth the low entry fee.
This spot is great for relaxing for the day, or swimming up the river in a tube.
Where Is It?
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Getting to Coyotes is super easy. Check out the Google Maps listing that you can follow from your phone. It’s a quick drive north from Liberia, then a well marked turn towards the volcanos.
You’ll find a small booth at the parking area to Coyotes, where you’ll pay $2000 Colon for an adult and $1000 Colon for a child. For reference, that’s about $3 USD per adult. A very fair price for such a great activity.
Pick up a pair of these awesome water shoes. I’ve been using them all over Costa Rica during my travels. They have vented soles so water drains right out the bottom!
Float Or Swim
The staff at Coyotes will rent out large tubes for a low price. Be sure to bring some extra change.
Although tubes aren’t necessary, I recommend them for kids especially. If you’re a strong swimmer you’ll be able to easily swim your way up river. There’s multiple break spots along the way.
If you have water shoes or Five Fingers, I recommend bringing them. There’s cool spots you may want to check out along the rocks where more traction is beneficial.
Reach The Waterfall
After you make it through the first enclosed cave, you’ll reach a nice break location. Here you’ll find a shallow area of the river which is great for taking a break.
There’s a massive exposed root system coming down from above. The kids loved climbing the roots and jumping into the river below. Be sure to always check for depth and submerged trees before the kids start jumping.
A little further along the river, you’ll encounter a cool double waterfall. This location is enclosed by rocks above. The current is strong, but with a tube the kids were able to enjoy it easily.
You’ll notice in the video and pictures that the water is a little more hazy that our previous videos. We visited in late May, after the rain has started picking up.
If you’re looking to visit Coyotes when it has the picturesque blue water, try around December – March. This is the dry season and there’s less sediment in the river.
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