It's kind of a silly place. Set in the middle of banana plantations and cocoa trees, this ravine has been left alone. But, the surrounding area has been stripped of the forest and replanted with banana and cocoa trees. Hence, no wild life to be found at the waterfalls. On top of that, young kids run the admittance - so, loud music at both restaurants and entrance - which birds do not seem to care much for. The stream is relatively small, and I suppose during the rainy season, it grows, Not a bad place to visit for $1, or an additional $2 if you want your car key an eye on. But the drive - well, if you like banana trees, dirt roads and cocoa trees - it's great. If you don't like to see the results of the forest being destroyed, it's not a...
Read moreA natural paradise hidden in rural Ecuador, in La Mana-Cotopaxi. Excellent for hikers or to spend the day with the family. There are 7 stations in which the river descends from the mountain and the higher the height, the greater the risk and The owners of the land are not responsible for their safety. To enter you pay USD$1 per person up to the 6th waterfall and an additional USD$1 for the 7th waterfall. Food and parking are paid. Camping is...
Read moreLovely day. Crystal clear water! Lots of waterfalls. The water temperature was a little cool, but I was still able to swim. I went on a Wednesday, and didn't see anyone at any of the waterfalls. Not many buses, but it can still be done for $2, (instead of $20 for private), if you leave La Maná on the 7:20am green and yellow bus that goes to the bridge at the hidroelectica in La Envidia. Then return from that bridge on...
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