Los Frailes Waterfall Trek: 70m Cascade in Pereira

A 70-meter waterfall fed by the Santa Rosa paramillo, reached on foot through cloud forest.

Hike to Los Frailes Waterfall on a guided trek from Pereira or Armenia through lush sub-Andean forest, accompanied by a local Environmental Interpreter who explains the flora and ecosystem along the 2.5-kilometer route. The trek includes lunch, hotel or airport pickup, entrance to the Yarumo Blanco nature reserve, and medical insurance. Your fees support the Yarumo Blanco Community Association's conservation and environmental education work.

The experience

You arrive in Pereira or Armenia with a free morning or afternoon, and the trek fills it: hotel or airport pickup gets you to the Buenos Aires farm trailhead, where a bilingual Environmental Interpreter meets you to walk the 2.5 kilometers through the sub-Andean forest to Los Frailes Waterfall. The guide talks through the flora, fauna and why the ecosystem matters as you move toward the 70-meter cascade that drops from the Santa Rosa paramillo. The waterfall itself is the destination (you stand in front of it, not passing through), and the walk back follows the same route.

Lunch happens during the trek: cold cuts or sancocho, depending on the day. Medical assistance insurance is included, and the entire service can be customized. You tell the operator what start time and pickup location work for you, and they adjust. The trek runs Friday at 11:00 AM, and Saturday through Sunday (and holidays) at 9:00 AM or 11:00 AM, so you can pick the slot that fits your schedule in the region.

Your booking supports the Yarumo Blanco Community Association, which has run ecotourism here since 2017 as a conservation strategy. The fees go toward environmental education, research, and the local people who maintain the trail and visitor center. Service animals are allowed on the trek.

What’s included

• Lunch of cold cuts or sancocho.
• bilingual local Environmental Interpreter.
• entrance to the Yarumo Blanco nature reserve.
• round-trip hotel or airport pickup in Pereira or Armenia.
• medical assistance insurance.

Options for this experience

4 options

Departure from Pereira in SpanishNo fixed timeSpanish-speaking guide, pickup is included

Departure from Pereira in EnglishNo fixed timeEnglish-speaking guide, pickup is included

Departure from Armenia in SpanishNo fixed timeSpanish-speaking guide, pickup is included

Departure from Armenia in EnglishNo fixed timeEnglish-speaking guide, pickup is included

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Audio guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

Prices and times updated 14 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by transporte & turismo del eje S.A.S

Is this one for you?Choose your departure city (Pereira or Armenia) and language (English or Spanish) at checkout, and customize the start time to fit the rest of your day in the region. The trek takes around five hours from pickup to return.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How far is the walk to Los Frailes Waterfall?

The trek covers approximately 2.5 kilometers from the Buenos Aires farm to the waterfall, with a local guide explaining the forest ecosystem along the way.

What is Los Frailes Waterfall like when you reach it?

Los Frailes Waterfall is a 70-meter cascade fed by the Santa Rosa paramillo, dropping through the sub-Andean forest where you stand at its base.

Can I choose when the trek starts?

Yes, you can customize the start time and pickup location. Tell the operator what works for you when you book. Fixed departures run Friday at 11:00 AM and Saturday through Sunday at 9:00 AM or 11:00 AM.

What's included in the trek?

The trek includes a bilingual local guide, entrance to the nature reserve, lunch (cold cuts or sancocho), round-trip hotel or airport pickup in Pereira or Armenia, and medical assistance insurance.

Do I need to be very fit for this hike?

The trek is suitable for all physical fitness levels, though it is not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health.