Cascada Grande — Attraction in Comuna de La Cumbrecita

It's not the most amazing waterfall but it's very pretty if you can get there early enough to avoid the crowds. We were lucky enough to leave what was already a fairly crowded area just a few minutes before what I assume was a bus load of people. The viewing area was crowded with 10 people. I cannot imagine what it would have been like with the 50 people we saw heading there as we left. But the waterfall was lovely, coming into a little pool at the bottom. I assume you could swim there if you didn't mind the cold water. As for the trail, while it had some steeper parts and was a little tricky at times, it wasn't the death march that many have described. We're not spring chickens but managed it from the trail head in less than 30 minutes with minimal fuss. Getting down to the pool below was very steep however. Do not confuse this with a different waterfall which is much further away and requires a long hike to get there. Tourist office do not mention that one. This one is on the map...

great walk up to the falls! Remember you can not drive in Cumbrecita so it is about a 45 min walk to the falls from outside of town. Totally worth it. We had our 6 year old with us and he loved climbing up the rocks. We took a 1/2 way break in town where there are lots of local foods and shops to grab a snack/water or just a break before headed up the falls. On the way home there was a bus that brought us back to where we parked the car which was nice after hiking and swimming all day. Highly recommend this area, it...

Siendo sincera el lugar me encantó, pero hay muchísimas cosas para tener en cuenta antes de hacer el recorrido. Lo principal para mí, es que es un recorrido de dificultad media, tirando a alta depende del estado físico de la persona.. Primero, si llovió el día antes las zapas de trekking se resbalan, yo lo hice con zapas deportivas (no suela lisa). Tampoco es recomendable llevar mucho peso o cosas en las manos, ya que en partes es necesario agarrarse de piedras y árboles (aun así, cruzamos a gente con equipos de mate, conservadoras y carritos de bebé). El camino es angosto, por partes muy angosto, y si hay mucha gente tenes que esperar para poder pasar. Si tienen vértigo, problema del corazón o miedo a los lugares angostos, no recomiendo hacerlo. Si no saben nadar, tampoco recomiendo meterse a la cascada más que sentarse en las piedras que están con algo de agua. Es muy profunda. El agua de la cascada es helada. En mi caso, pase mucho tiempo metida en el agua y junto con el sol que da de lleno, termina engripada a los días. Tengan cuidado si están mucho en el agua, porque del mismo frío el cuerpo se empieza a sentir pesado y cuesta nadar. En cuanto a niños, cruzamos mucha gente que iba con chicos, aunque como es lógico les cuesta subir y tienen que ir cuidándolos durante el camino y en la cascada. De todas formas, considero que vale totalmente el esfuerzo y lo volvería a hacer, con cuidado y con las consideraciones hechas. Pdta: la caminata de ida nos llevo más de media hora, pero la de vuelta nos llevó la...