Anton Valley day trip: waterfall, zoo and artisan market

A waterfall inside a volcano crater and a zoo built to rescue animals

A day trip to Anton Valley includes hotel pickup, a professional guide, lunch and bottled water as you visit El Chorro del Macho waterfall, El Níspero Zoo and Botanical Garden, and an artisan market. The guide speaks English and Spanish, and the tour suits all fitness levels; children can join from age 6.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Anton Valley attractions

• Visit Chorro el Macho Waterfall
• Explore El Níspero Zoo and Botanical Garden
• Shop at artisan market
• Enjoy hot springs

The Experience

Anton Valley sits in a crater, and El Chorro del Macho is the waterfall that crowns its wall. You'll walk behind the water itself—the kind of moment that photographs don't quite capture until you're standing in it. The guide handles the route and the timing, so you move through the valley without building the day yourself. Hotel pickup means you start from where you're staying, and the eight-hour tour holds the major stops without rushing between them.

El Níspero Zoo and Botanical Garden is an animal rescue operation, not a conventional zoo. You'll see species that have been brought in injured or orphaned, and the garden spreads across the grounds alongside the enclosures. The artisan market comes next—local makers sell handicrafts, and it's the kind of place where the price is negotiable and the work is made by hand. Lunch is included, and if you eat vegetarian, let the operator know when you book.

The tour runs eight hours total. Suitable for all physical fitness levels means the pace is steady rather than strenuous, and children from age 6 can join. Bottled water comes with you throughout the day.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off from your accommodation.
• professional guide in English or Spanish.
• lunch.
• bottled water throughout the day.

Good to know

Easy physical level

Operated by Eurolatin Hospitality Corp

Is this one for you?Book this if your group includes children from age 6 or you prefer a steady pace with frequent stops, and you speak English or Spanish.

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Top questions

What is El Chorro del Macho waterfall like when I get there?

El Chorro del Macho is a waterfall that drops from the crater wall of Anton Valley. You walk behind the water itself, not just view it from a distance—the spray and the sound are part of the stop.

Is the tour suitable for children, and how old do they need to be?

Children can join the tour from age 6. The tour is designed for all physical fitness levels, so the pace is steady and accessible for families.

What language does the guide speak?

The guide speaks English and Spanish, so you can follow the commentary in either language.

Does the tour include lunch, and can I request vegetarian food?

Lunch is included in the tour price. Vegetarian options are available—let the operator know at the time of booking if you need one.

What is El Níspero Zoo and Botanical Garden?

El Níspero is an animal rescue operation with a botanical garden. The animals there have been brought in injured or orphaned, and the grounds include both enclosures and planted gardens.

Does the price of the tour include gratuities for the guide?

The tour price covers the guide, lunch, water and hotel pickup. Gratuities are separate and left to your discretion.