Chorros de la Calera
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This trip is not meant for the faint of heart and certainly not a DIY type adventure. I am an experienced urban explorer but finding this with no directions, aerial views, and navigating the barb wire fences would be next to impossible without an experienced guide. We hired Yessenia (WhatsApp number mentioned in other reviews) who was very helpful in navigating our large group and arranged transport from a central location so we didn't have to drive down the very rough narrow road mentioned in reviews full of spotty looking guides waiting at the least passable part. This is on private property and is fenced in. I doubt it's illegal to enter. The falls were gorgeous and crystal clean. Water was chilly but perfect for the hike in humid weather. Warning is that the swim area is a former hydroelectric dam and the drainage structures are active. There is a current at one point that is potentially dangerous for people that are not a strong swimmer and the deepest portion is 2 feet deep. But it was totally worth it once you jump in for how pristine it was. Having a guide again is essential. Again Yessenia was very accommodating and gave us a very fair price.
Jason MeltzerJason Meltzer
10
This area is private and can only be entered with a guide. You will see the sign to park and the guides are waiting there. It's $10 a person. The walk down can be steep, rocky and slippery. It takes about 20 mins to get there. Our guide was very kind and patient. He showed us fruit trees and things along the way. At the 1st waterfall we swam for a while, then moved on to the next one about a 5 min walk to swim more. The 3rd waterfall was only another 1 minute walk. We were told there are a total of 7 waterfalls to visit in the area, but with our late arrival we only did the 3. Now the walk back up took some time because it started to rain so things were much more slippery!! We made it about half way after 45 minutes. Luckily they sent a 4x4 truck down to pick up anyone that was willing to pay $5 a person. Which we did. Standing up in the back of a small pick-up truck as it struggled to climb the hill was sketchy but fun. We all survived and it was an amazing time! A must see if you're up for an adventure!
Gina MGina M
10
It is currently CLOSED during the weekdays, you can drive to the entrance but the gate will be closed. They are doing construction works in the path after the gate to make it more accessible, however you can visit it during the weekends 9 am to 5 pm, so I really recommend you to go to Juayua during the weekend, otherwise you will be missing the Food Festival as well. In case you still happen to be there on a weekday and don't have time to wait for the weekend you'll normally find locals that will offer you a tour of the other waterfalls in the area, you can bargain the price but I got a tour of 1.5 h for $10, although if you drive there you'll want to pay another guy to look after your car, for $3 to $5. In my opinion this is even better than the long 6h tour of those waterfalls and some other nearby coffee plantations that you may see on internet or get offered in the hotels. If you just don't want to pay anything and are a bit adventurous, you can slide down the slope on the right of the gate at get a view of the main waterfall as you can see in the photo below.
Victor Garcia de DiosVictor Garcia de Dios
00
Worth a visit but it’s not as simple as you think. Writing this specifically for foreigners who don’t speak Spanish. No auto taxi in town will take you unless you have a guide with you. We organised a guide through our hotel (25USD for two people), and we walked to the waterfall. It’s a gentle walk to the waterfall but your guide needs to register you all at the entrance. Then you continue on. The walk takes around 40 minutes from the town to the waterfall at a relaxed pace. There are two impressive ones! We had to climb a fence but I believe there’s a less treacherous way (just longer). At the end you can have you guide call you an autotaxi to take you back to the town. Walking back will be mostly uphill. Take water shoes or hiking sandals. It’s slippery in parts! For more detailed information on visiting Chorros De Calera or El Salvador, you can find me on Instagram (@expatpanda). I am also happy to send you the WhatsApp details of our guide!
Aneesa MohamedAneesa Mohamed
80
The hike was was one of our favorites. We are 28 and 34, fairly fit, and would rate this as “moderate.” Be prepared to get wet including your shoes. We took about 3 hours. We could’ve been faster but we stopped along the way for videos and photos. The scariest part was climbing up one of the waterfalls via rope. You really must be careful here as it’s dangerous. The tour was awesome! We opted for a private tour, just us two for $15 each rather than the big group tour for $10/each. We booked with Yessenia on WhatsApp (+503 7409 5866) but MARTIN ended up guiding us since she was sick. Everything was great.
Ted DiazTed Diaz
10
Absolutely gorgeous and so nice to swim in -- would highly recommend tagging this on after the 7 cascadas. There are guides in Juayua who will take you to the 7 cascadas and los chorros for $10 USD per person. You have to either drive to the entrance or take a tuktuk, and it's about a 15 min walk to the entrance. You cannot get in without a local guide as they were closed to the public to prevent damage to the environment and littering. Which is good news because the chorros are super clean! Las 7 cascadas are filled with trash but are still absolutely worth the visit too.
Gwen HoveyGwen Hovey
30
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