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Natural Swimming Holes in Costa Rica

The best swimming in Costa Rica rarely happens at a beach. It happens at the base of waterfalls, in river pools deep in jungle, and in volcanic pools that predate tourism entirely. Cold, clear, and entirely without a lifeguard.

Piscina Natural San Blas Islas

🏊 Swimming

Piscina Natural San Blas Islas

Step off a boat into a clear Caribbean pool where starfish outnumber tourists.

San Blas

Chorros de Ola

🌊 Waterfalls

Chorros de Ola

Duck behind Panama's second-tallest waterfall and stand inside a mountain cave.

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