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Bosque Encantado Waterfall – Santa María Ranger Station loop from Estación de Guardaparques Santa María

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Bosque Encantado Waterfall – Santa María Ranger Station loop from Estación de Guardaparques Santa María

Moderate

4.7

(10)

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Bosque Encantado Waterfall – Santa María Ranger Station loop from Estación de Guardaparques Santa María

02:21

8.32km

190m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 20, 2026

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Parque Nacional Rincón de la Vieja

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Start point

Parking

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607 m

River Crossing in Parque Nacional Rincón de la Vieja

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Here, a river must be overcome, the water is maximum knee-deep, but does not have sufficient stepping stones to dry feet to reach the other shore. Better take a towel.

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1.36 km

Bosque Encantado Waterfall

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Adorable little waterfall, the detour is only short, but worthwhile.

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1.84 km

Morpho Waterfall

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Another short detour leads to the Morpho waterfall, which is a bit wilder than the Zauberwald waterfall, which can be seen from above on the way there.

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3.66 km

Hot Springs

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Hot sulphurous springs mingle with the river, but the springs are edged so you can sit on the edge and keep your feet in the hot water. The smell of …

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4.94 km

Giant Tree

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The path on which this tree lies is no longer accessible. About halfway the path was suddenly no longer recognizable. After 2 failed attempts to find him again I had …

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8.14 km

Santa María Ranger Station

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The Ranger Station Santa Maria is one of two possible entrances to the Rincon de la Vieja National Park. Entry costs USD 15 per person and you must show your …

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8.32 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.68 km

2.49 km

134 m

Surfaces

5.21 km

2.63 km

473 m

Elevation

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Highest point (830 m)

Lowest point (740 m)

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Bosque Encantado Waterfall – Santa María Ranger Station loop from Estación de Guardaparques Santa María

River Crossing in Parque Nacional Rincón de la Vieja

Bosque Encantado Waterfall

Morpho Waterfall

Hot Springs

Giant Tree

Santa María Ranger Station

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