Hanabanilla River Crossing – Lovers' Pool loop from Nicho

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Hanabanilla River Crossing – Lovers' Pool loop from Nicho

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Hanabanilla River Crossing – Lovers' Pool loop from Nicho

00:19

1.00km

40m

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Easy hike. Easily walkable paths.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

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After 559 m for 42 m

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57 m

Jungle Trail to El Nicho

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To admire the El Nicho waterfalls, you first walk along these beautiful jungle paths, which soon turn into single trails.

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210 m

Hanabanilla River Crossing

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To admire the waterfalls in El Nicho, you have to cross the Hanabanilla River over this wooden structure. Exciting! But quite stable.

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245 m

Lovers' Pool

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At the El Nicho Waterfalls, you'll find several natural pools where you can swim. Bring your swimsuit! This one is called Poceta De Los Enamorados.

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406 m

Descent via Natural Steps

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The way back from the El Nicho waterfalls goes down via natural stairs.

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470 m

View from the El Nicho Waterfalls

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From the highest point of the El Nicho Falls you have an indescribable view over the nature reserve.

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575 m

Poceta de Cristal

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The Poceta de Cristal natural pool is another natural pool, fed by a tributary of the Hanabanilla River, that's perfect for a swim. Be sure to bring your swimsuit.

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578 m

El Nicho Waterfall

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Very refreshing to swim in the chilled mountain water of El nicho.

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

944 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

944 m

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Tuesday 27 October

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Hanabanilla River Crossing – Lovers' Pool loop from Nicho

Jungle Trail to El Nicho

Hanabanilla River Crossing

Lovers' Pool

Descent via Natural Steps

View from the El Nicho Waterfalls

Poceta de Cristal

El Nicho Waterfall

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