FAQ / Frecuently Asked Questions

Where is the location?

Platanillo de Barú, Pérez Zeledón, San José, Costa Rica.
Our Reception is located 150 m East from the Nauyaca Waterfalls office
See Location details and Maps

What are the Options and Prices

List of our available options with prices.

PASSES:
$12 / ₡6,000 Admission [+ info]
$19 / ₡8,000 Admission with *transportation [+ info]
$30 / ₡15,000 Day Pass [+ info]

TOURS:
$40 / ₡18,000 Guided hiking Tour by the Mystic Ebano Rainforest [+ info]
$75 / ₡28,000 Waterfalls and Rainforest Safari Tour [+ info]
$150 Special Private Waterfalls and Jungle Safari Tour [+ info]

Price Notes:
$ = USD International Rate.
₡ = CRC Only applies to Costa Ricans and residents.

Do I require a 4x4 car to access Hacienda Ébano?

No and Yes:
No, if you bought a Day Pass or any of our Tours.
Yes, if you bought the only Admission pass.
See all options and prices here

Do you have parking? what is the cost?

Yes, our clients can park for free at both our Reception and the Nature Reserve & Farm.

Are pets allowed?

No, because Hacienda Ébano is also a Nature Reserve. Thank you for understanding the sacred space we want for wildlife.

Hacienda Ébano have lodging or camping?

No

Is Nauyaca Waterfall close to Hacienda Ébano?

Yes, we are the closest attraction to Nauyaca Waterfalls; you can plan your day and visit both places; talk with us, and we will help with the itinerary.

How are the hikes challenging? Can I choose an easy, medium or intense hike?

We have hiking routes for all tastes and levels.

Ébano Waterfalls route is an easy trail (#1), with a total distance of 1.2 km (0.75 miles). It offers a peaceful hike through the Rainforest with only a couple of short hills (35m / 110 ft total elevation gain). The entire trail is shaded, with bridges and ropes for security. The Ébano Waterfall is located at the end of this trail.

Dream Hike route is a medium-level hiking trail, consisting of trails 1, 2, and 3, with a total distance of 2.5 km (1.55 miles). It offers a nice hike through the Nature Reserve with an elevation gain of 70m / 233ft. The entire trail is shaded. In addition to trail 1, trails 2 and 3 lead to other nice scenarios of Hacienda Ébano, such as the Hollow Three, Jade Waterfall, Turtle Creek, and Turtle Waterfall.

Hacienda Ébano Challenge route is an advanced hiking level, including all 4 trails, with a total distance of 6.5 km (4 miles) and an elevation gain of 300m / 984 ft. The trail for trail 4 has a 2km uphill hike until the Amazing Mango Tree Ocean View Lookout.

Check our Trails and Attractions Map

Can I check availability and Book online?

Yes, you can check dates, prices and offers; also Book and pay online; just select your Tour or Pass here.