LOS FRAILES WATERFAL

Los Frailes Waterfall, also known as Suiza Waterfall, is managed by a group of regional tour guides who promote community tourism by acquiring what they need to know how to provide tours using products from the region.

Whether you choose to travel by private vehicle or by public transportation, we will explain here how to reach this wonderful waterfall.

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By mentioning this, ¡Lets the adventure begins ⛰!

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FASCINATING FACTS ABOUT CASCADA LOS FRAILES

Cascada los Frailes is a waterfall 70 meters high which comes from Paramillo de Santa Rosa, which is situated in properties of the company Aguas y Aguas of Pereira since 2017.

Some locals claim that because of its origin, the name of this waterfall is unknown. There are many who assert that the Franciscan fathers performed rituals here.

VIDEO ABOUT THE TRIP TO CASCADA LOS FRAILES 🎥

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HOW TO GET TO CASCADA LOS FRAILES 🚍?

18 kilometers from Pereira is the Vereda la Suiza, location to Cascada los Frailes, also referred to as Cascada la Suiza.It should be noted that there are only a few routes available for public transportation during the day. For this reason, we will include some bus routes as well as aspects to consider if you want to go by private vehicle.

-> CHIVA FROM: PEREIRA TO VEREDA LA SUIZA

You can pick up the chiva in front of Victoria mall (17th street), the name of the company is La Florida bus company. This company departs chivas from Monday to Friday starting at 9:00, and Saturday and Sunday at 7:00. La chiva finishes its route at the main highway(see map) from there you will have to walk approximately 500 meters until you reach the meeting point.

-> BUS FROM: PEREIRA TO VEREDA LA FLORIDA

These buses leave on average every hour, in front of the Victoria shopping center (17th Street), keep in mind that this route will leave you on the Florida sidewalk there you will have to walk approximately 6 kilometers to reach the meeting point, this option many People do it once they finish the tour and are going to return to Pereira.

-> PRIVATE TRANSPORTATION FROM: PEREIRA TO THE MEETING POINT

If you have a motorcycle or car, you should know that after la Vereda la Florida to the meeting point, there is an approximately 6 km unpaved sector. If you take this option, you will not have to walk to arrive at the meeting point (Buenos Aires farm), You could park your vehicles in this place.

HIKE ROUTE TO CASCADA LOS FRAILES 🚶‍➡️

The hike route begins at the house of the Buenos Aires farm. In this sector, there are parking lots for those who go by car or motorcycle, and can park their vehicles freely. The hike route has a distance of 2,5 km and an estimated time of 3 hours.

-> MAP OF THE TRIP TO CASCADA LOS FRAILES

You could see all the information regarding the hike route to Cascada los Frailes with its points of interest. Additionally, some basic technical facts of this route:

  • Total distance: 3,42 km.
  • Minimun altitude: 1.936 m.s.n.m.
  • Maximun altitude: 1.860 m.s.n.m.
Mapa: Ruta dentro del sendero cascada lo Frailes

A bus will drop you off at the bus icon on the map if you ride it. The route you will need to go on foot is designated in orange.

Recommendation: Finding a way back is rather tough, but if you enjoy walking, you could make your way to La Vereda la Florida and catch a bus there. The distance on this trip is 6.5 kilometers.

You might enjoy breathtaking scenery along the way, with lots of trees and an abundance of wildlife and birds. Since there are no surrounding farms or roads where you can hear the sounds of cars, being on private property allows you to appreciate the sounds of nature.

Foto: Mono aullador

Photo by: andrescardona.co

If you are lucky, you might spot hauling monkeys, turkey as well as the Andean turkey which is a native bird coming from this region.

Foto: Pava

Photo by: andrescardona.co

Recommendation: During the hike route, you are going to find some bridges made of wood, and when you cross them, be aware since they are quite greasy. Some people se han resbalado y se han lastimado algunos de gravedad.

After a fantastic walk, you will finally arrive at Cascada los Frailes.

Foto: Cascada Los Frailes

AVAILABLE TOURS TO CASCADA LOS FRAILES🧳

You must keep in mind that the days on which you can do the tour with a group excursion are: Friday, Saturday and Sunday, if you wanted it on a different day than those mentioned it would be a private excursion and the cost would be different, you can see a table with the prices.

-> NO TRANSPORTATION

You must keep in mind that you will have to arrive on your own to the Buenos Aires farm where the tour begins, if you do not know how to do it, it is recommended you see the section of this post called "How to get to the Los Frailes waterfall."

INCLUDES:

  • 🚶 Entrance to the route
  • 🍽️ Lunch.
  • 🏥 Medical assistance insurance.
  • 🗺️ Guidance with environmental interpretation.
  • ❌🚌 This tour is without transportation from Pereira, you can check private transportation prices from Pereira, in the tour information link.

DEPARTURE TIMES GROUP EXCURSIONS:

  • Friday: 11:00 am.
  • Saturday and Sunday: 9:00 am y 11:00 am.

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FINAL RECOMMENDATIONS

  • 👟 Instead of smooth soles, use shoes with good grip.
  • 🏃‍♂️ Lycra-type clothing is recommended to make it much easier for you to walk along the trail.
  • 🩱 Take a swimsuit in case you want to swim
  • 👕 Take quick-dry clothing, remember that this is a tropical wet zone.
  • 🌞🦟 Its recommended long-sleeved sweatshirts to protect yourself from the sun and mosquitoes, as well as hats.

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