Los chorros waterfalls are popular with locals and tourists alike.
Where the road out of Juayúa splits into three, ignore the two streets with big signs for los chorros and go down the center, unmarked street. If you look carefully, you'll sign the street is indeed discreetly marked.
Head down the dirt road.
You'll probably pass a few dead bugs on the way.
Turn right at the tree for the shortcut.
Continue down the path until a chain link fence that says “privada.” Ignore the sign and go through the open door.
Five dusty minutes later, you'll reach the first of two waterfalls where you can swim!
The second waterfall is smaller and doesn't receive as much sunlight so the water is awfully chilly and less used. The waterfalls are used by the energy company and are connected by tunnels. It's said that you can swim from one to the other, but given the distance between the two and the speed of the current, I'm not about to find out for myself!
There's a much larger waterfall you'll see from a distance through the trees and, if you're feeling a little adventurous, you'll find the path that will lead you right above it and you'll have a spectacular view.
Can you guess which one of my shoes I was wearing when I stepped in the water?
