Cascada de San Ramón, Waterfall in Las Cuchillas, Nicaragua.
The cascade drops 50 meters down the southern slope of Maderas Volcano, creating a natural shower surrounded by dense tropical vegetation.
The waterfall and river belong to an agricultural property that established a hydroelectric plant during the 20th century to power local plantations.
Local farmers maintain the Biological Station at the trailhead, where visitors learn about the water distribution system serving the entire Ometepe Island.
The round trip hike spans 4.5 kilometers through jungle paths, taking approximately 4 hours with an entrance fee of 100 Cordobas at the field station.
Water pipes visible along the trail transport volcanic spring water from the falls, providing natural drinking water to the entire Ometepe Island population.
Location: Las Cuchillas
Address: CFRM+WF5, Las Cuchillas, Nicaragua Las Cuchillas Las Cuchillas
GPS coordinates: 11.44226,-85.51627
Latest update: March 2, 2025 22:07
Nicaragua features active volcanoes, beaches stretching from the Pacific to the Caribbean, tropical islands, volcanic lakes, and colonial buildings. The country includes natural reserves with rainforests and mangroves, museums in historic homes, traditional fishing ports, and waterfalls accessible via marked trails. Colonial churches and cathedrals showcase religious architecture from the 17th and 18th centuries.
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