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El Limon Waterfall Trail
IMO, safety can never be guaranteed.
We paid a guide at the little shack at the entrance and paid aroundRD$500 each ...but that was a couple of years back and I dont recall.
One would have to take into account the safety of the terrain....we did the trail after there had been some heavy rains and it was very slippery, for both us and the horses.
The length of time from the point you leave the horses to the falls, would vary depending on ones level of physical fitness.
Ensure you have vary good shoes that you will be happy to part with after you have completed this journey.
Enjoy, it is beautiful.
We paid a guide at the little shack at the entrance and paid aroundRD$500 each ...but that was a couple of years back and I dont recall.
One would have to take into account the safety of the terrain....we did the trail after there had been some heavy rains and it was very slippery, for both us and the horses.
The length of time from the point you leave the horses to the falls, would vary depending on ones level of physical fitness.
Ensure you have vary good shoes that you will be happy to part with after you have completed this journey.
Enjoy, it is beautiful.
Seriously, consider taking a horse to the falls. There is a reason why most folks do it that way.
Call Dona Nega @ 809-462-4727. She owns Parada #5 and a bunch of horses that go to the falls. Her parada serves great local food; she'll have it ready when you return.
She only speaks Spanish. Tell her the motorcycle tour people sent you and to treat you special!
You'll thank me later.
Call Dona Nega @ 809-462-4727. She owns Parada #5 and a bunch of horses that go to the falls. Her parada serves great local food; she'll have it ready when you return.
She only speaks Spanish. Tell her the motorcycle tour people sent you and to treat you special!
You'll thank me later.
There are several ways to the waterfalls, I did 2 of them. Sorry that I don?t remember where to start from the mainroad, but once on your trail you can?t miss it. I also recommend you that tour on horseback.
The 1st way (the one which also passes the bar on the hill opposite to the waterfalls) won?t be a pleasure for hiking. You have to cross a river, climb a lot, and it?s very muddy and slippery when it had rained.
The 2nd one wasn?t that adventurous, but muddy, too.
Both trails were very crowded, I think you should be sure.
Saludos
The 1st way (the one which also passes the bar on the hill opposite to the waterfalls) won?t be a pleasure for hiking. You have to cross a river, climb a lot, and it?s very muddy and slippery when it had rained.
The 2nd one wasn?t that adventurous, but muddy, too.
Both trails were very crowded, I think you should be sure.
Saludos
If you are reasonably fit it is an easy walk, but wear boots, the ground can be very wet. The trail is easy to follow. You can hire a 'horse' but it will likely be a mule with a stubborn desire to climb embankments without warning, or head for water and then refuse to drink. I was there in June, hired a mule but let my guide Maribel ride it most of the way because of the above. Had a swim in the pool under the waterfall, and the food afterwards was good.
Make sure you start earlier as we got the tourguide around 4pm, it was dark on the way back! You can't handle the path alone in darkness 
It will take you about an hour to clime, 3 muddy rivers to cross, slippery/shaky stones everywhere. good shoes are the must! The waterfall is just great! :bunny:
It will take you about an hour to clime, 3 muddy rivers to cross, slippery/shaky stones everywhere. good shoes are the must! The waterfall is just great! :bunny:
There are a BUNCH of trails, not just one.
And FWIW, having brought a couple of dozen groups there, I will tell you that 80% of folks who walk instead of taking a horse (horse, not mule) come back with a "I shoulda paid attention" look on their face. You can walk it if you're really hardy and it hasn't rained for quite a while. Otherwise you'll be covered in mud from your thighs down...IF you don't slip and fall.
And FWIW, having brought a couple of dozen groups there, I will tell you that 80% of folks who walk instead of taking a horse (horse, not mule) come back with a "I shoulda paid attention" look on their face. You can walk it if you're really hardy and it hasn't rained for quite a while. Otherwise you'll be covered in mud from your thighs down...IF you don't slip and fall.
Do yourself a favor and listen to Cobraboy. Hire a horse or mule and a guide. I have done this trip on the main trail. It is nothing like trails you'd find in a US national park. It is muddy and wet, almost like an old riverbed. When I went up, the horses/mules did not go all the way to the cascada. There is a considerable hike from a point where the horses/mules stop. The guide and horse/mule is worth the money, particularly if this is your first trip to the falls. They are beautiful and worth the journey. But, imo, you'll be miserable trying this on foot.
Post #8, and #9 are like the 8th & 9th hitter of most championship baseball teams.
They are somehow overlooked. However, when the time comes, they always score the winning runs.
Take their advise, and enjoy the ride!
Bermudarum
They are somehow overlooked. However, when the time comes, they always score the winning runs.
Take their advise, and enjoy the ride!
Bermudarum
I love to hike; however, I totally agree with Cobra and Ron: the best way to get to Limon is by horseback-- You'll leave the horses at the top of the hill --where you can purchase a refresca!--and then get to hike down to the bottom of the falls (and back up again!) Don't make my mistake and wear flip-flops!
Susan
Susan
Get there so you can have lunch when you return. We shoot for 10:30-11am so lunch is served 2 hours later.
Lemon Falls
I'm 67 now and made the trip to the falls a few years ago. Need to do the trip on horseback. I had a young boy (9 or 10) lead the horse over the rough spots.
Had no big problems walking, sliding down to the base of the falls to watch the young kids jump and dive into the pool. Went for a short swim below the falls, short because the water is very cool coming down from the mountains.
Would include some photos but I don't know how. Worthwhile trip.
I'm 67 now and made the trip to the falls a few years ago. Need to do the trip on horseback. I had a young boy (9 or 10) lead the horse over the rough spots.
Had no big problems walking, sliding down to the base of the falls to watch the young kids jump and dive into the pool. Went for a short swim below the falls, short because the water is very cool coming down from the mountains.
Would include some photos but I don't know how. Worthwhile trip.
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