Valley of the Waterfalls
About this adventure
On this route we visit the imposing Santo Domingo canyon and its great water source. We'll walk along the canyon rim to reach our destination: the Valley of the Waterfalls, a stunning place where everywhere you look there's a waterfall, a reminder of how wonderful our land is and how rich in water.
Our main destination is La Esmeralda waterfall. After enjoying it we'll have a delicious lunch prepared by the local community, then head back the way we came and enjoy the pools of the Santo Domingo river (el chupadero).
Route: bus from Medellín to La Piñuela; from La Piñuela, rural transport to La Vega. From La Vega we hike to the Valley of the Waterfalls (La Esmeralda), in El Carmen de Viboral.
Technical info:
Level: 4 (on a 1 to 5 scale, 5 being the hardest)
Minimum altitude: approx. 880 m · Maximum altitude: approx. 1,185 m
Total distance: 15 km
Itinerary
- 5:30 a.m. · Meet at Estadio metro station
- Bus from Medellín to La Piñuela and rural transport to La Vega
- Hike along the rim of the Santo Domingo canyon
- La Esmeralda waterfall and traditional lunch made by the community
- Return on the same trail and Santo Domingo river pools (el chupadero)
✓ What is included
- Round-trip bus from Medellín to La Piñuela
- Rural transport
- Travel insurance
- Local guide
- Club de los Perdidos guide
- Traditional lunch
→ Requirements and gear
- Comfortable hiking clothes
- Swimwear and a towel for the waterfall and pools
- Hiking shoes with good grip
- A change of clothes and shoes
- Plenty of water (2 liters per person recommended)
- Personal ID
- Sunscreen and insect repellent
- Extra cash for personal expenses
- Rain gear in case it rains
