El Chorro de Girón
A cluster of high-drop waterfalls in an Andean valley about 40 km south of Cuenca; a trail crosses cloud forest to reach the three-tiered falls.
El Chorro de Girón lies outside the town of Girón. From the car park it is about a 20-minute walk to the first tier, where the spray is heavy, so bring a waterproof jacket. Reaching the second and third tiers above requires a guide, and the path is steep and slippery. Entry costs about 2 to 3 US dollars. It can be combined with the town of Girón and the nearby Tarqui Plain. From Cuenca, take a bus toward Machala for about an hour to Girón, then a taxi to the falls.
Opening hours
About 08:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Baños de Cuenca Hot Springs
- Mirador de Turi
- Calle Larga
- Puente Roto & Tomebamba River (El Barranco)
- Museo Remigio Crespo Toral
- Municipal Museum of Modern Art
- Todos Santos Ruins & Museo Manuel Agustín Landívar
- Mercado 10 de Agosto