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Santa Rita Waterfalls Natural Reserve

  • Experience the majesty of nature on our exciting tour to the Santa Rita Waterfalls, located just a few minutes from Salento. Accompanied by expert guides, you will enter a lush forest where the relaxing sound of the streams will accompany you at all times. Don't forget your swimsuit because you will have the opportunity to cool off in the crystal-clear natural pools that form along the way!

    • Explore natural trails surrounded by lush vegetation and diverse fauna.
    • Enjoy the relaxing sound of falling water.
    • Cool off in the crystal clear waters of the waterfall.
    • Enjoy a typical lunch of the region
  • ❌ Transfers from other cities to the starting point of the tour.

    ❌ Accommodation in Pereira or another city in the days before or after the activity.

    ❌ Tips for our staff.

    ❌ Expenses not specified above.

    ❌ Clothing and trekking equipment.

    ❌ Additional costs or delays beyond our control.

    ✅ Introductory talk about the trip one day before starting the trek.

    ✅ Experienced local mountain guide who speaks English and Spanish.

    ✅ Food: 1 lunch.

    ✅ Snacks.

    ✅ Private transportation to and from Salento.

    ✅ Medical kit or first aid kit.

    ✅ Medical insurance.

    ✅ Photos of the tour.

    ⚠️ If you need a transfer from another city at the start of the tour, contact us for help.

  • 🚐 Meeting and departure

    Our trip begins in Salento, the guide and driver will pick you up at 8 a.m. in a private vehicle that will take us to the Santa Rita farm on a trip of approximately 20 minutes.


    🚶‍♂️ Arrival at Santa Rita and start of the hike

    After receiving the guide's recommendations, you will begin to walk the reserve where you will be able to appreciate the great landscapes of this incredible reserve, with technical stops to hydrate and at the same time the guide will surprise you with his environmental and historical interpretation of this place.


    💧 Arrival at the waterfall and swim

    In less than 30 minutes walking we will arrive at the first waterfall, which has a natural pool of crystal-clear water where we can enjoy a relaxing swim and eat snacks.


    ⛰️ Start of the hike for the return

    To return to our starting point, we will take a different path up the mountain, entering a thick forest, which will allow us to appreciate the mountain from another perspective.


    🥗 Lunch

    After enjoying the great attractions of this tour, we will return again to the Santa Rita farm to have a delicious lunch.


    🚐 Return to the meeting point

    At the end of our lunch we will have the final reflections of our tour and thanks from the guide, where our vehicle will be waiting for us to take us back to our meeting point.

  • What physical condition do I need to be in?: To do this hike, you need to be in good physical condition. If you want to make the most of your trip, you should be able to walk distances of 5 km between climbs and descents.


    Reservations and prepayment: To book this adventure you just have to choose the desired date and reserve with 50% of the total, the other 50% is usually paid one day before the start of the trek at the briefing. For the first and last payment, we accept cash, credit and debit cards.


    Briefing: All briefings are held one day before the trip at your hotel. The meetings last approximately 30 to 45 minutes and we check that you have everything you need, we will answer your questions about the trek and you can additionally pay the remaining 50%.


    Pick-up: All pick-ups are done within the city of Pereira, but we recommend you book a hotel as central as possible and with a good location. If you are staying in an area far from the city center, you will have to pay an additional charge for the pick-up. Our staff will confirm the pick-up time with you one day before the tour.


    Where can I store my main luggage?: During the trip, you can store your main luggage free of charge in our storage room. You can also safely store any equipment that you will not need for the tour at your hotel. Almost all hotels offer this service.

    • Backpack of at least 25 L
    • Quick-drying base layer
    • Trekking pants
    • Warm or fleece jacket
    • Waterproof jacket
    • Raincoat or rain poncho (available for rent)
    • Sun hat
    • Buffer
    • Trekking socks
    • Spare clothes
    • Waterproof trekking boots
    • Gaiters
    • Trekking poles (available for rent)
    • 2 L water bottle or camelback
    • Personal medications
    • Sunscreen
    • Valid ID or passport
    • Extra money (recommended in COP)

Price per person:

$ 50 USD | $ 200.000 COP

​*The Price in Dollars is approximate

Choose the number of participants to know the price.

  • Experience the majesty of nature on our exciting tour to the Santa Rita Waterfalls, located just a few minutes from Salento. Accompanied by expert guides, you will enter a lush forest where the relaxing sound of the streams will accompany you at all times. Don't forget your swimsuit because you will have the opportunity to cool off in the crystal-clear natural pools that form along the way!

    • Explore natural trails surrounded by lush vegetation and diverse fauna.
    • Enjoy the relaxing sound of falling water.
    • Cool off in the crystal clear waters of the waterfall.
    • Enjoy a typical lunch of the region
  • ❌ Transfers from other cities to the starting point of the tour.

    ❌ Accommodation in Pereira or another city in the days before or after the activity.

    ❌ Tips for our staff.

    ❌ Expenses not specified above.

    ❌ Clothing and trekking equipment.

    ❌ Additional costs or delays beyond our control.

    ✅ Introductory talk about the trip one day before starting the trek.

    ✅ Experienced local mountain guide who speaks English and Spanish.

    ✅ Food: 1 lunch.

    ✅ Snacks.

    ✅ Private transportation to and from Salento.

    ✅ Medical kit or first aid kit.

    ✅ Medical insurance.

    ✅ Photos of the tour.

    ⚠️ If you need a transfer from another city at the start of the tour, contact us for help.

  • 🚐 Meeting and departure

    Our trip begins in Salento, the guide and driver will pick you up at 8 a.m. in a private vehicle that will take us to the Santa Rita farm on a trip of approximately 20 minutes.


    🚶‍♂️ Arrival at Santa Rita and start of the hike

    After receiving the guide's recommendations, you will begin to walk the reserve where you will be able to appreciate the great landscapes of this incredible reserve, with technical stops to hydrate and at the same time the guide will surprise you with his environmental and historical interpretation of this place.


    💧 Arrival at the waterfall and swim

    In less than 30 minutes walking we will arrive at the first waterfall, which has a natural pool of crystal-clear water where we can enjoy a relaxing swim and eat snacks.


    ⛰️ Start of the hike for the return

    To return to our starting point, we will take a different path up the mountain, entering a thick forest, which will allow us to appreciate the mountain from another perspective.


    🥗 Lunch

    After enjoying the great attractions of this tour, we will return again to the Santa Rita farm to have a delicious lunch.


    🚐 Return to the meeting point

    At the end of our lunch we will have the final reflections of our tour and thanks from the guide, where our vehicle will be waiting for us to take us back to our meeting point.

  • What physical condition do I need to be in?: To do this hike, you need to be in good physical condition. If you want to make the most of your trip, you should be able to walk distances of 5 km between climbs and descents.


    Reservations and prepayment: To book this adventure you just have to choose the desired date and reserve with 50% of the total, the other 50% is usually paid one day before the start of the trek at the briefing. For the first and last payment, we accept cash, credit and debit cards.


    Briefing: All briefings are held one day before the trip at your hotel. The meetings last approximately 30 to 45 minutes and we check that you have everything you need, we will answer your questions about the trek and you can additionally pay the remaining 50%.


    Pick-up: All pick-ups are done within the city of Pereira, but we recommend you book a hotel as central as possible and with a good location. If you are staying in an area far from the city center, you will have to pay an additional charge for the pick-up. Our staff will confirm the pick-up time with you one day before the tour.


    Where can I store my main luggage?: During the trip, you can store your main luggage free of charge in our storage room. You can also safely store any equipment that you will not need for the tour at your hotel. Almost all hotels offer this service.

    • Backpack of at least 25 L
    • Quick-drying base layer
    • Trekking pants
    • Warm or fleece jacket
    • Waterproof jacket
    • Raincoat or rain poncho (available for rent)
    • Sun hat
    • Buffer
    • Trekking socks
    • Spare clothes
    • Waterproof trekking boots
    • Gaiters
    • Trekking poles (available for rent)
    • 2 L water bottle or camelback
    • Personal medications
    • Sunscreen
    • Valid ID or passport
    • Extra money (recommended in COP)

Santa Rita Waterfalls Natural Reserve

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This brochure includes general trek information, location, itinerary, what's included, how to prepare, conditions and much more.

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GALLERY

What is the tour like?

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Seguridad

Guías profesionales y locales certificados en primeros auxilios en lugares remotos.

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Experiencia

Un equipo con +10 años de experiencia y apasionado la naturaleza.

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Proposito ECO

Buscamos la conservación y uso sostenible de la biodiversidad.

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Destinos Ocultos

La Mayor oferta de increíbles lugares poco conocidos.

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