While for years it has been said that Aguas Blancas in Constanza is the highest waterfall in the Caribbean, but researchers now say the claim should go to La Jalda, the waterfall originating from Magua River off Miches in eastern province of El Seibo. A report in Listin Diario say there are 11 different points from which the fall can be accessed. A governmental decree on 22 October 2009 created the Parque Nacional Saltos de la Jalda in the municipality of Miches, declaring it a protected area. Venezuelan businessman Gustavo Cisneros, who is a major property owner in the Miches area, has built a helicopter to landing pad for visitors to the waterfall. There are also routes accessible to hikers, or horseback riders.
Listin Diario reports that vehicles need to be left in the community of La Lisa, Magua, in Sabana de la Mar. From there, the trail needs to be followed on foot or by horseback. On the way, 100-year old trees make up the dense forest of the Eastern Mountain Range. Reporting on the waterfall, Manuel Vega says that the forest is so dense that the sunrays can hardly be seen until the waterfall clearing is reached.
Reportedly, the Ministry of Environment has prepared two trails, one with wooden safety handrails. A forest ranger house is under construction.