Los Chorros Waterfalls

Los Churros - "The Jets" - is a government owned park with two waterfalls and is closed to the public. To get to the waterfalls you descend about 15 minutes down a step dirt path. The park is closed maybe because the trail was washed out from the heavy raining season and not repaired, or to protect the waters which flow to the neighboring towns. Either way, the official entrance had been closed for a couple of years. However, a man on the neighboring property is more than willing to let you pass over his land to get to the trail, for a fee. The trail was dirt with rocks and roots and goes through a jungle like area. The variety of foilage is amazing and ends with a beautiful view of a waterfall, running stream, and swimming holes. We had to cross the stream to get to the first waterfall which we were able to get very close to in water about chest deep. We continued around the bend, climbing over rocks, to reach the second waterfall which was much more powerful. The force kept us from getting too close. We found some great rocks to sit on and enjoy a beer in front of this fantastic view. We also met some people from Utah and Maine. During the rainy season, the waters would be too high and too swift to negotiate through. The area used to have a swinging bridge and picnic areas. The bathroom and changing area is still functional but eerie.Læs mere