El Tigre Waterfalls Monteverde
Hike through Monteverde’s most stunning jungle trail at El Tigre Waterfalls. This 8 km adventure takes you past hanging bridges, river crossings, and four breathtaking cascades. Choose to climb or ride back in comfort—either way, El Tigre Waterfall connects you to nature like nowhere else in Costa Rica.
Available Tours:
Zipline Bike Adventure
Bike above the cloud forest and experience it in a unique way.
El Tigre Waterfalls Monteverde
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El Tigre Hike - Deluxe Version
Discover Monteverde’s waterfalls and cloud forest on a premium hike that ends with a 4x4 or horseback ride uphill and includes a traditional Costa Rican lunch.
El Tigre Waterfalls Monteverde
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El Tigre Hike
Explore the lush cloud forest of Monteverde on this half-day hiking tour featuring hanging bridges, hidden waterfalls, and stunning views. A perfect eco-adventure!
El Tigre Waterfalls Monteverde
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El Tigre Waterfalls Monteverde
El Tigre Waterfalls: Monteverde’s Wild Side
Tucked into the misty hills of Costa Rica’s cloudforest, El Tigre Waterfalls Monteverde is more than a hike—it’s a deep breath of wild nature. Managed by the Rodríguez family, this private reserve spans 60 hectares and offers a trail that takes you over rivers, through dense jungle, and across ten hanging bridges. Along the way, you’ll pass four spectacular waterfalls that crash and roar with the energy of the forest. Whether you're looking for a challenge or just want to soak in the beauty of Monteverde, this place delivers.
The trail is known by many names—El Tigre Waterfalls, El Tigre Monteverde, or simply El Tigre Waterfall—but the experience speaks for itself: raw, beautiful, and unforgettable.
Two Ways to Experience It: Standard or Deluxe
Want to tackle the trail your way? You’ve got options. The Standard Hike is a self-guided 8 km loop that lets you take your time. Cross rivers, dip into natural pools, and brace yourself for a final 3 km uphill climb that will leave your legs burning and your heart full.
Prefer to skip the hard part? The Deluxe Version includes the same gorgeous trail but adds a lift for the last stretch—choose between a horseback ride or a 4x4 drive. Then sit down to a traditional Costa Rican lunch at the reserve’s restaurant. Whether you go all in or take the scenic ride, the journey through El Tigre Monteverde will stay with you long after you’ve left.
Want More Adventure? Try the Zipline Bike
For thrill-seekers, Tigre Monteverde has one more surprise: the Zipline Bike Adventure. This isn’t your typical canopy tour—you’ll ride a custom bike along cables suspended up to 70 meters in the air. Slower than a zipline but just as breathtaking, it gives you time to really take in the forest. The ride starts after a short jungle hike and includes guidance from local pros who’ll keep you safe and smiling.
It’s a fresh, innovative way to see the canopy—and the perfect add-on to your waterfall trek.
A Place That Gives Back
What makes El Tigre special isn’t just the views—it’s the purpose behind it. The Rodríguez family has turned this corner of Monteverde into a conservation zone, with trails that double as learning spaces. Signs along the way explain reforestation work and the importance of protecting this ecosystem. After your hike, you’ll return not just with great photos but a deeper appreciation for Costa Rica’s natural heritage.
Hungry after your trek? The on-site restaurant serves hearty meals made with local ingredients and offers views you won’t want to leave. El Tigre Waterfalls is the kind of place that stays with you—not just because of its beauty, but because of how it makes you feel.