Charco Hondo and Devil's Waterfall
About this adventure
On this route we visit Charco Hondo and the Devil's Waterfall, both in the municipality of Guarne. The hike starts in Santa Elena, in the Barro Blanco sector, and ends in the San Ignacio area of Guarne.
We'll descend through native forest and pine plantations to our first stop: Charco Hondo, where we'll enjoy its cool water. Then we'll climb along an old mule trail lined with blackberry farms, and descend through a pine forest to our second stop: the Devil's Waterfall.
Technical info:
Difficulty: level 3 (on a 1 to 5 scale)
Distance: about 14 km (6.3 km uphill, 6 km downhill, 1.3 km moderate)
Minimum altitude: approx. 2,300 m · Maximum altitude: approx. 2,700 m
Before paying, check that spots are available. No refunds for no-shows without a proven valid reason (medical leave or family emergency).
Itinerary
- 7:00 a.m. · Meet at Plazuela de San Ignacio (in front of the church) to catch the bus to Santa Elena
- Start of the hike in the Barro Blanco sector
- Descent through native forest and pines to Charco Hondo
- Old mule trail through blackberry farms
- Devil's Waterfall and arrival in the San Ignacio area (Guarne)
✓ What is included
- Guiding
- Insurance
— What is NOT included
- Bus fares
→ Requirements and gear
- Shoes with good grip (no smooth soles)
- Comfortable hiking clothes
- Sunscreen and a cap
- Lunch, trail snacks and water
- Rain gear in case it rains
- A change of clothes or swimwear for the pools
- Come unhurried (we keep a group pace)
