Salto de Mortiño, Waterfall in Isnos, Huila, Colombia
Salto de Mortiño is a single waterfall of about 200 metres, formed by the La Chorrera stream at kilometre 120 of the Pitalito–Popayán road, in the Guaduales hamlet of Isnos municipality, Huila department, Colombia. The water drops in one tall fall, and the site is reached by paved road, 8 km from Isnos and 10 km from San Agustín.
The waterfall lies at kilometre 120 of the Pitalito–Popayán road, in the Guaduales hamlet of Isnos municipality, Huila department. The French Wikipedia places it in the gorge of the Magdalena river, within Puracé National Natural Park. The sources record no founding date or historical events for the site itself.
The waterfall is reached from the paved road at kilometre 120 of the Pitalito–Popayán highway, in the Guaduales hamlet of Isnos municipality, Huila department. The name Mortiño is shared with the surrounding countryside, and the site lies about 8 km from Isnos and 10 km from San Agustín, so it is often visited together with that town's archaeological sites.
The site is best visited during drier months when trails are less slippery and visibility is clearer. Wear sturdy shoes with good grip, as paths are uneven and steep throughout the area.
The waterfall drops about 200 metres, formed by the La Chorrera stream, right beside the Pitalito–Popayán road at kilometre 120, in the Guaduales hamlet of Isnos. It lies only 8 km from Isnos and 10 km from San Agustín, so many travellers reach it by paved road without a long hike.
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