River Protection at Nauyaca Waterfall Nature Park: Environmental Commitment in Costa Rica

January 20, 2026
2:37 pm

At Nauyaca Waterfall Nature Park we protect the river by respecting the protection zones established by Costa Rican Forest Law, keeping the natural environment intact without artificial structures.

The river that runs alongside Nauyaca Waterfall Nature Park isn’t just part of the landscape: it’s the heart that gives life to everything around us. Every current, every sound of the water, reminds us that nature has its own laws—and that we’re here to respect them.

River protection zones

Costa Rica’s Forestry Law No. 7575 establishes mandatory protection strips on both sides of all watercourses. These zones are essential for preserving water quality, preventing erosion, and protecting the biodiversity that depends on the river.

15m

on each side of smaller rivers and streams

50m

on each side of larger, higher-volume rivers

Within these strips, construction, the use of concrete or iron, and any alteration of the terrain are strictly prohibited. The goal is to keep the natural environment intact — exactly as nature shaped it.

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Our commitment to the river

At Nauyaca Waterfall Nature Park, we follow these regulations not merely out of legal obligation, but out of genuine conviction. That is why we use no iron or concrete structures near the river. Every trail, lookout point, and rest area was designed to blend into the surroundings — without encroaching on or altering them.

Keeping the park in this condition means attending to every detail, respecting every meter of land, and living in harmony with the forest and the water. It is ongoing work that demands planning, resources, and dedication.

Photo by Bernd 📷 Dittrich on Unsplash

Private land, environmental responsibility

The river runs through a protected zone, but it also lies within private property. Access and stewardship must be respected accordingly. Behind every preserved space, every standing tree, and every natural trail, there are people working every day to keep this place alive and responsibly accessible.

Respecting the area is not only a legal requirement — it is also an acknowledgment of those who dedicate their work to its conservation.

More than following the law

The river teaches us that everything flows better in balance. Protecting it is not about limiting it — it is about allowing it to remain a source of life for all: animals, plants, and people alike.

At Nauyaca Waterfall Nature Park, we want future generations to still hear its murmur and feel its energy. That is why we protect it, respect it, and ask every visitor to do the same.

Here the water flows freely, without walls or concrete — and that is how we intend to keep it: clean, alive, and natural.