Rincon de la Vieja Waterfalls Hike

Start your adventure with a scenic hike to impressive Victoria Waterfall, which drops dramatically 35 meters to the Rio Negro. 

Transfer by ground about 1 – 1 .5 hours to the Rincon de la Vieja area. The surrounding canyon has unique vegetation, and you can swim in the crystal-clear waters at the base of the waterfall. As you walk through the forest, you’ll enjoy great views of the volcano. More than 300 species of birds live in the park, along with armadillos, iguanas, coatis, and monkeys. Explore stunning waterfalls like Las Chorreras, La Oropéndola Rio Negro Waterfall, which is born from a source of thermal water.

Minimum Age: 7

Passenger Minimum: 2

Duration: full day, departs in the morning and returns after lunch

Difficulty: moderate

Includes: transportation, guide, entrance, lunch

What to bring: light clothing, secure hiking shoes or sneakers, swimwear, towel, sunscreen, hat

Tour Type: active, nature

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