Mystery Creek

Mystery Creek Canyoneering Canyoning Caving

Also known as: quebrada misterio.

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‌	Difficulty:‌4C IV PG (v4a2 VI) Swift water Raps:‌15, max ↨279ft Metric Overall: 14h  ⟷5mi Approach: 4h  ↑4921ft Descent: 8h  ⟷5mi  ↑2625ft Exit: 2h No Red Tape:‌No permit required Shuttle:‌None Vehicle:4WD Rock type:Volcanic Ash
Location:	10.1963, -84.2620
Condition Reports:	1 Mar 2025 "Went with a team of 8 including four locals who are part of the local SAR in the area, and 4 tourists (myself included) that I would say are beginner
Weather:
Best season:	december-may winter spring summer fall Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov
Regions:	Central America Costa Rica Bajos del Toro

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Reference photos

16 Jan 2020: Low. Not as fun, but should be safe even for beginners (class B/C = a3). low water

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Introduction

Color Walls, Blue water, Narrow, Mountain cloud forest

Approach

Use Wikilock Quebrada Misterio

Descent

15 rappels longest rappel 85meter

Exit

exit via Anonos River to the car

Red tape

Go to Caida del Cielo Waterfall and ask for permision to enter their land

Beta sites

• The Waterfall Trail : Quebrada Misterio

• Wikiloc.com : Quebrada Misterio

Trip reports and media

Very good conditions 2020

Background

First Descent 16 january 2020 Thewaterfalltrail team

Credits

Mystery Creek

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