Estanzuela Waterfall
Salto de La Estanzuela
A roughly 36-metre waterfall about 7 km south of the city, with a swimmable pool below, a weekend cooling-off spot for locals.
The waterfall plunges about 36 metres down a rock face, surrounded by tropical vegetation and boulders, and the pool at its base is good for swimming. From the southern outskirts of Estelí, it is a 1.5–2 hour walk along a dirt road, or you can take a taxi or motorcycle taxi to a nearby point and walk down the slope for about 15 minutes. A small entrance fee is charged at the entrance.
Water levels can be low in the late dry season. After rain the paths get slippery, so take care, keep valuables with you, and try to go with others.
Opening hours
Daytime
Nearby sights
- El Jalacate Rock Carvings
- Tisey-Estanzuela Nature Reserve
- Estelí Cigar Factories
- Estelí Murals
- Gallery of Heroes and Martyrs
- Estelí Cathedral & Central Park
- Miraflor Nature Reserve
- San Juan de Limay Soapstone Carving