Cueva del Esplendor
Cueva del Esplendor
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9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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eatlots
Belfast, UK78 contributions
Dec 2021 • Friends
I would highly recommend going here! I think it was one of the nicest and most unique waterfalls I've seen. We got a tuk tuk as far it would bring me for 25000 and then walked along the trail. There is a house close to the waterfall that you pay 20000 at for a guide and a juice. They also have nice chicken pies! The water was very cold, wished o had brought a jumper for after
Written December 18, 2021
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Kristen K
Portland, OR119 contributions
Mar 2019 • Friends
One of the reasons I am writing this review is because there is so little information available online about how to see Cueva del Esplendor. We visited Cueva del Esplendor by booking a tour through the tourism office that is on the edge of town in Jardin (Carrera 2a # 14-118). The tour included roundtrip transportation by jeep, as well as water, snacks, and a guide. When I looked it up online, I found conflicting reports about how long the jeep ride was and how long the hike is. The jeep ride was much longer than I expected (~45 min) and the hike was much shorter than I expected (~30 min plus the time you spend at the waterfall).
The waterfall is gorgeous and the hike not very strenuous, although it is slippery. Thankfully, there are cables along the path to hold onto. Definitely recommend wearing athletic shoes or hiking boots and wearing a swimsuit. The water is freezing, but worth jumping in!
The waterfall is gorgeous and the hike not very strenuous, although it is slippery. Thankfully, there are cables along the path to hold onto. Definitely recommend wearing athletic shoes or hiking boots and wearing a swimsuit. The water is freezing, but worth jumping in!
Written March 16, 2019
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Millet02
Atlanta, GA510 contributions
Apr 2019 • Couples
Only one tour company, listed here, had rights to run tours to control access and damage to the cave. If you prefer to go on your own you can take a taxi up to the first gate, then it's a long walk uphill to the farm where the path starts.
This is one of the worst trails we've been on in 6 months traveling through the Andes. It's steep, uneven, muddy, slick, and requires jumping rocks to cross the river. Lots of steps built from rocks as well.
It's worth seeing, but you need to be fairly fit and not have any mobility issues, especially if it's raining when you go. The trail is straight down for 30-40 minutes, and of course you have to come back up the same.
This is one of the worst trails we've been on in 6 months traveling through the Andes. It's steep, uneven, muddy, slick, and requires jumping rocks to cross the river. Lots of steps built from rocks as well.
It's worth seeing, but you need to be fairly fit and not have any mobility issues, especially if it's raining when you go. The trail is straight down for 30-40 minutes, and of course you have to come back up the same.
Written April 28, 2019
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tikibartobe
alexandria, virginia294 contributions
Aug 2018 • Couples
The trip to the cave was booked with the official tour company listed here on ta. Departed from their office in jeeps. The ride up was beautiful. We departed the Jeep for about a 20 minute walk to the finca where we were greeted with breakfast. Bathrooms were available. Then a hike to the cave along a river. Wet and rocky but enjoyable. The prize was amazing. Stayed for pictures and some went in the swimming hole. Returned back to the finca fresh fruit juice was offered and a corn fritter. The guides were very professional and kind. So glad we took the tour.
Written August 26, 2018
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jaimitoukraine
6 contributions
Oct 2018 • Solo
Well worth the visit - I'd recommend getting some for of transport up [horse, car etc] and then walking back as it's a lovely hike down :-)
Written May 27, 2019
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mdl100468
Harlech, UK69 contributions
May 2018 • Solo
After reading several reviews saying the cave was closed, I was pleased to book a trip to visit it today. I paid 55,000 COP to ride in a Jeep to the farm above the cave then walk for about 15 minutes on a steep muddy path to the cave itself. It was very nice. The whole excursion was professionally done. We were given snacks for the ride and breakfast before visiting the cave, then drinks after. Definitely worth the 4 hour round trip.
Written May 3, 2018
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Gianfranco L
Hamburg, Germany63 contributions
Mar 2016 • Friends
This is an amazing place. When in the town of Jardin, you can organize your day trip to Cueva del Esplendor. You can rent a horse or go by foot. It will take around five hours roundtrip, including about one hour in th cave where you can swim, and a picnic on your way back. Highly recommended doing it with a guide
Written February 26, 2017
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Lily
Sacramento, CA8 contributions
Aug 2019
We walked and it took us 3 hours going up the hiking trail/horse path. There is also a road that is 2 km shorter that comes up from the opposite side of town that we didn’t know about until we asked the owners. Doing the whole loop was about 13 miles (21 km) and it took 7 hours including a few stops and our time at the cave.
We paid the entrance and they let us in and told us there was a guide down there with some other people and that we would have to come up with them. We got down as the group was leaving and only had 5 minutes at the cave and it was really disappointing.
We didn’t realize until later that the guides are employees of the finca and that they take people down to the cave in turns. So if you come up on your own, and there is no one there who will take you down to the cave, wait until a group comes up and then go with their guide. Don’t let them send you down there without one
We paid the entrance and they let us in and told us there was a guide down there with some other people and that we would have to come up with them. We got down as the group was leaving and only had 5 minutes at the cave and it was really disappointing.
We didn’t realize until later that the guides are employees of the finca and that they take people down to the cave in turns. So if you come up on your own, and there is no one there who will take you down to the cave, wait until a group comes up and then go with their guide. Don’t let them send you down there without one
Written August 27, 2019
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WhereintheWorldRwe
Brisbane, Australia114 contributions
Jul 2019
We decided to make a day of it and trek the whole way up, which was long and difficult to navigate in parts.We took the trail from town not the road. It took around 9 hrs in total round trip. Once you get to the farm house, which you can get to by jeep or tour guide, the tour down to the cave is about a 20 minute walk down and you're there for about 20 minutes then the trek up. It's not for the unfit that's for sure. The cave is beautiful and worth seeing. Entry which is paid at the farm is 20 mil.
Written August 9, 2019
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Sweetiemine
Lake Tahoe (California), CA190 contributions
Jun 2019 • Family
Fuss free, started from the hotel at 8 sharp and was back to hotel by 11.45am. Our driver Wilson drove a very scenic 45 mins uphill to a pitstop where we got to have breakfast for energy for the trek to the cave. The beautiful semi-easy trek was another 30mins or more. Crossing streams and short steep terrain made it all the more interesting. Be prepared to spend at least 30mins just taking photos of the cave, dipping in the waters and the beautiful, picturesque "crying" walls around it. Amazing miracle of God!
Written July 4, 2019
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Santiago Murillo
Medellin, Colombia
¿Con quién puedo contratar para hacer una excursión a la cueva? ¿Qué debo saber antes de ir?
Written January 12, 2021
Que costo tiene la entrada a la cueva?
Written July 2, 2019
Hello,
I plan to visit later this month. Do you have any additional info on the tour/jeep you booked to get to the cave? Your review was very helpful, thanks!
Written July 6, 2018
Me encanta todo lo que dicen sobre la cueva, tengo ciertas preguntas, es gratis la entrada? Para hacer los tours de Jeep y todo lo que están comentando, es necesario reservar desde tiempo antes? O lo reservaron desde el hotel? MuchÃsimas Gracias.
Written June 20, 2018
any recommendations on a guide? Heading there in a few weeks. thanks/
Written January 20, 2018
Hola León. Tienes los contactos del guÃa y datos del hotel???
Written October 23, 2017
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