Hacienda Ebano Double Waterfall Hike by 4x4 Safari Truck, Jade Waterfall Swim and Lunch

Hacienda Ebano is a natural reserve and ranch off the usual routes, 10 km (6.2 miles) from Playa Dominical on the road toward San Isidro. A small group travels the 10 km (6.2 miles) through the mountains in a 4x4 safari style truck, then walks a short rainforest trail to two waterfalls with natural pools. Views of mountains and ocean come with the trip. Birds, frogs and monkeys can turn up along the trail, along with many kinds of plants, flowers and trees. Local guides lead the group. The first waterfall has a pool carved into a single piece of rock by the water over hundreds of years. The second is wider and shallow in places. The day ends with a swim in the Jade Waterfall and a Costa Rican lunch wrapped in banana leaf, eaten beside the river. Guests should bring hiking shoes, tennis shoes or water shoes (no flip flops), a swimsuit and insect repellent.