Doing this hike next week and one of the few times I won’t even hesitate hiring a guide. This place has been an open secret for a long time, but the reason it’s still technically closed to the public is because the power plant is still operational and every so often they release water down the river which can make hiking it deadly. You need someone who can talk to the guards to know when the next water release will be and know the river well enough that they can execute a quick exit if needed.
Yeah, definitely recommend the guide. Any idea on where they would release water from? I couldn't find any large reservoirs up river. It looks like they're just diverting a portion of flow. I guess if they shut the diversion down there would be increased flow.
@@PeteBarkley there is another power plant just up the river (there’s three in total) that has a large reservoir which they would release water from when the water level gets too high. Also Quebrada Gata is only half of the hike. There’s another waterfall there (you see it on your hike in, the one up the cliff) that’s just as amazing as Quebrada Gata but the path is not super straightforward.
Amazing
Great spot! Glad that you made it ... Next time Corcovado and Tortuguero!
Those look like some cool spots, lots of adventure to be had in Costa Rica
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@@blessgirl588 it's a beautiful country
Doing this hike next week and one of the few times I won’t even hesitate hiring a guide. This place has been an open secret for a long time, but the reason it’s still technically closed to the public is because the power plant is still operational and every so often they release water down the river which can make hiking it deadly. You need someone who can talk to the guards to know when the next water release will be and know the river well enough that they can execute a quick exit if needed.
Yeah, definitely recommend the guide. Any idea on where they would release water from? I couldn't find any large reservoirs up river. It looks like they're just diverting a portion of flow. I guess if they shut the diversion down there would be increased flow.
@@PeteBarkley there is another power plant just up the river (there’s three in total) that has a large reservoir which they would release water from when the water level gets too high. Also Quebrada Gata is only half of the hike. There’s another waterfall there (you see it on your hike in, the one up the cliff) that’s just as amazing as Quebrada Gata but the path is not super straightforward.
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