Corazon del Rio ~ Villa with Waterfall & Swim Hole

A jungle casa open to nature with a cascading waterfall and swim hole we've named "Corazon del Rio" (Heart of the River). Hike to four other neighboring falls. Pick seasonal fruit from the orchard. Enjoy our creek and wadding pool in the living area giving you the Pura Vida (Pure Life) we want for our guests to experience. In the cooler mountain town of Platanillo (Southern Pacific Region of Costa Rica), 1200 feet above sea level. Just a 15-20 minute drive from the beach town of Dominical. The space Aside from your cozy bedroom, enjoy either one of our two decks. One looks out at the La Ceiba River and the other overlooks the water feature and living area within the casa. Downstairs rest in a hammock, dangle your feet in the living area creek, or relax in our wading pool. Hungry? Cook your own meal in our beautiful large open-air kitchen. We welcome you to make memories and relax in our Pura Vida lifestyle. Guest access Corazon del Rio is located in the Southern Pacific Region of Costa Rica in the quiet mountain village of Platanillo. Just head up the paved road 15 minutes from the beach town of Dominical, to our cooler climate at 1200 feet above sea level. Here you can enjoy our long cascading waterfall just steps away or take a day hike right from our casa to see four more local waterfalls (La Sota, El Tronco, La Raiz and Las Get to know this little secret location a bit better! Just one mile away, the small town has restaurants, two grocery stores, a bakery, among other shops and services. A weekly framer's market is just ten minutes up the road. One of the most spectacular waterfalls in Costa Rica, the Nauyaca Waterfall is just a short drive down the road. Not far to the EAST is Tinamaste, home of the Diamante Waterfall, the tallest waterfall in Costa Rica. Further east is San Isidro, the second largest city in Costa Rica. Take an hour drive NORTH to visit and hike in Manuel Antonio National Park which borders the harbor town of Quepos. A thirty minute drive SOUTH is Uvita, home of the famous Whale Tail and boat tours to see dolphins and whales. Other things to note We are located about 1 kilometer off the paved road, with a couple fairly steep areas so 4x4 is advised.