El Valle de Antón: Pozo Azul Waterfall & Cliff Jump Tour
The water at Pozo Azul is so clear you see the rocks before you hit it
You swim in three turquoise pools, choose whether to jump from the cliffs, and soak in the forest around Pozo Azul. The drive includes a valley viewpoint on the return. Private transport, towels, water and snacks are included, so you show up and the logistics are handled.
4h
Step-by-step itinerary
Visit Pozo Azul Waterfalls and Viewpoint
- Travel to Las Pailas waterfalls
- Swim in crystal clear waters
- Try cliff jumps if desired
- Enjoy surrounding nature
- Stop at Cerro la Cruz viewpoint
- View Anton Valley scenery
The Experience
The sound hits you first — not roaring, but a steady pour of water that gets louder as the trail opens up. Las Pailas de Pozo Azul sits about 45 minutes from El Valle de Antón, and the three waterfalls here aren't the kind you photograph from a distance. You're meant to get in them. The water is that turquoise you see in pictures and assume is edited, except it's not. Your guide will point out the cliff jump spots — some are maybe six feet, others higher — and you decide on the way down whether you're doing it. Most people do at least one.
The tour to Pozo Azul works because it doesn't pretend everyone wants the same thing. Families wade in the shallow pools and let kids splash around the rocks. People who came for the adrenaline climb to the higher jumps. If you just want to sit in the water and not move, that's fine too. You get towels, bottled water, and snacks included, so you're not hunting for a place to dry off or wondering if you should have brought lunch. Private transportation means you're not waiting for a van to fill up or following someone else's pace.
On the way back, the driver stops at Cerro la Cruz so you can see the whole valley spread out below — El Valle de Antón laid out in green, the town small enough to fit in your palm. It's the kind of view that makes the drive worth it on its own, but by then you're already thinking about the water, the jump you took or didn't take, the way the light hit the pool.
What’s included
Your day includes private transportation from El Valle de Antón to Las Pailas de Pozo Azul and back, towels for drying off, bottled water throughout the day, and snacks. The return route includes a stop at Cerro la Cruz viewpoint overlooking the valley.
Operated by Caminando El Valle
Is this one for you?Book this if you want to swim in real turquoise water without arranging your own transport or worrying about timing — the private pickup means you leave when you're ready, and the included towels and water take the logistics out of a waterfall day.
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Top questions
How long is the drive from El Valle de Antón to Pozo Azul?
About 45 minutes each way.
Can you swim at all three waterfalls?
Yes. All three have pools you can enter, and the water is safe for swimming.
Is the cliff jump required?
No. Jumping is optional. You can swim and explore without jumping at all.
What's included in the tour?
Private transportation, towels, bottled water, and snacks.
Is this suitable for families with young children?
Yes. The shallow pools are safe for kids, and the tour is designed for all fitness levels.
What should I bring?
Swimwear, water shoes or sandals, and sunscreen. Towels are provided.
What is the minimum group size?
Two people minimum.
Is there a viewpoint included?
Yes. On the return trip, you stop at Cerro la Cruz for views of Anton Valley.
El Valle de Antón: Pozo Azul Waterfall & Cliff Jump Tour
4h · EN · ES · at your hotel
from US$ 90 per person
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