Hi Mountainfrog and all you other know alots. Just wondered if you could help me in deciding which parada to go with. I gather from what I have read they all basically guide you with buros or horses but I wondered if one was a shorter ride. Have heard it is quite dangerous and steep and my husband broke his heel and hip a few years back. I wanted to know if coming in from Las Terrenas is shorter than from Samana as I noticed from a map that there are paradas on both sides of the falls. Its not like he can't walk, but long distances on slippery ground would be difficult. Any suggestions would be appreciated.