what is best described as an introduction to Damajagua. Instead of hiking up the hill first, they work their way with you through the waters from the bottom up to the seventh waterfall, and then down again.

But the real excitement lies in wait for those who take the time to hike up the hill before cascading down the string of 3- to 5-meter leaps, coasting down the natural toboggan-like runs provided by the slippery smooth rocks and wad- ing through the tunnels that have been carved out of the mountain rocks by the waters - a truly unprecedented marvel of nature. The jumps may seem a bit intimidating when you first step up to the ledge, but not so bad when you glance up after the thrill of making the leap.

Damajagua professional guides are an absolute necessity for safety reasons. These escorts know every inch of the hill by heart and which route to take de- pending on the river conditions. The excursion’s level of difficulty will depend on these conditions, primarily whether it has been raining or not. Your guide may need to use a rope to lower you down if the water is too shallow.

People of almost all ages and abilities have conquered the Damajagua Falls, but they are definitely physically demanding. It takes an approximately one-hour hike through a rain forest to get to the top of the mountain, where the descent and the fun begins, and about two hours to navigate down the cliffs.