Beginner Canyoning
El Silencio Canyoning Tour
Five waterfall rappels and one natural waterslide through the El Silencio canyon near Turrialba, finishing with lunch. Certified gear and a photo package included — $125 per person, minimum 2 people, built for first-time canyoners.
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$125 · 5 Hours
El Silencio Canyoning — Tour Overview
El Silencio Canyoning
Turrialba (Sitio Mata), Cartago
Five waterfall rappels and one natural waterslide through the El Silencio canyon near Turrialba, finishing with lunch. Built for first-time canyoners.
- Duration5 hours
- Minimum age8+
- LevelBeginner
- Highlights5 rappels · Lunch included
Included Entrance tickets, parking, showers, certified gear, snack, photo package, lunch.
$125 per person · min. 2 pax
Explore All Canyoning ToursWhat to Expect
Your Day at El Silencio
From check-in to lunch, here is exactly how the five hours unfold.
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Meet in Turrialba (Sitio Mata)
Arrive in Turrialba, at Sitio Mata. Check in with your guides and get fitted with your gear — harness, helmet and rappelling equipment.
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Safety Briefing & Rappel Practice
Before the first drop, your certified guides walk through rappel technique, safety signals and what to do at each waterfall. Everyone practices the basics on land first.
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Five Waterfall Rappels
Descend five waterfalls through the canyon, with full guide instruction at each stage — built for canyoners with zero previous experience.
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One Natural Waterslide
Slide down a natural rock chute carved by the river — no ropes needed, just the current and a good line.
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Trail Walk
Along the 3-kilometer route, walk between stages of the canyon at an easy pace suited to first-timers.
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Lunch & Photo Package
Finish the tour with a full lunch. Your photo package captures the descent — no need to bring your own camera into the canyon.
What’s Included
Everything in Your $125
- Certified rappelling gear (harness, helmet)
- Certified bilingual guides
- Entrance tickets, parking & showers
- 5 waterfall rappels & 1 waterslide
- Trail snack
- Photo package
- Lunch
Before You Arrive
What to Bring
- Quick-dry clothing you don’t mind getting wet
- A swimsuit worn underneath
- Closed-toe shoes that can get wet (no flip-flops or sandals)
- A change of clothes for after the tour
- Sunscreen
- A reusable water bottle
Safety First
Who This Tour Is For
Beginners Welcome
No previous canyoning experience is required. Five rappels with full guide instruction make this one of the most approachable canyons on our list.
Families & Groups
Minimum age is 8. With lunch included, El Silencio is a popular choice for families and groups planning a full day around Turrialba.
Certified Guides
Every departure is led by certified guides trained in canyon rescue, with a mandatory safety briefing and full gear before the first rappel.
Before You Book
El Silencio Canyoning FAQs
Experience, age requirements, safety, pricing and what to bring — everything before you book.
No. El Silencio is built specifically for first-time canyoners — our guides handle the technical rigging and rappel setup at every stage.
Participants must be at least 8 years old.
Yes. Guides check the canyon’s conditions before every departure, and El Silencio’s Beginner-rated route runs reliably most of the year.
Closed-toe shoes that can get wet (no flip-flops or sandals), quick-dry clothing, a swimsuit underneath, and a change of clothes for after the tour. Sunscreen and a reusable water bottle are also a good idea.
Plan for approximately five hours total, including gear-up, the safety briefing, the five rappels and one waterslide, and lunch.
Yes. Unlike most of our other canyons, El Silencio includes a full lunch as part of the $125 price, not just a trail snack.
Yes. Every departure uses certified rappelling gear and guides trained in canyon rescue, with a mandatory safety briefing before the first rappel. Conditions are checked before every departure.
The El Silencio Canyoning tour is $125 per person, minimum 2 people, including certified gear, entrance tickets, parking, showers, snack, a photo package and lunch.
Light rain rarely cancels the tour. If conditions genuinely are not safe on a given day, we contact you directly to reschedule or refund.
Ready for El Silencio?
$125 per person, minimum 2 people, gear, entrance, snack, lunch and photos included. Message us to check availability for your dates.