San Ramón Waterfall
Cascada San Ramón
A waterfall about 50 m high on the southern slope of Volcán Maderas, reached after about 2 hours of hiking through rainforest.
The waterfall lies above the San Ramón Biological Station on the southern slope of Volcán Maderas. From the entrance, the trail climbs about 3.5 km up the stream valley; the final stretch requires stepping stones across the creek. The one-way hike takes about 1.5–2 hours. The water drops about 50 m down the rock face, and you can cool off in the pool below. The entrance fee is about US$5, paid at the biological station. Four-wheel-drive vehicles can drive to a higher parking point to shorten the walk. Water flow may be very low at the end of the dry season, so check before you set out.
Opening hours
About 07:00–16:00 (entrance times vary; confirm on site)
Nearby sights
- Maderas Volcano
- Finca Magdalena
- Petroglyphs of Ometepe (El Porvenir)
- Río Istián Wetland Kayaking
- Playa Santo Domingo
- Ojo de Agua
- Charco Verde Ecological Reserve
- Altagracia & Museo de Ometepe