Las Cuevas Waterfalls
Cascadas de Las Cuevas
Three-tiered waterfalls and natural swimming pools east of town, linked by forest trails, ideal for a half day of swimming and picnicking.
Las Cuevas lies about 20 km east of Samaipata, beside Route 7. The Las Cuevas River forms three tiers of waterfalls in the forest, and each tier has a sandy beach and a swimmable pool. The first tier is closest and most crowded; the second and third tiers, further uphill, are quieter. The round-trip walk takes about an hour. A small entrance fee is charged, and there are simple snack stalls and toilets. You can hire a taxi in town or take a minibus toward Santa Cruz and get off at the junction. Local visitors come in larger numbers on weekends, while weekdays are quieter.
Opening hours
About 08:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Codo de los Andes
- El Fuerte de Samaipata
- Laguna Volcán
- Samaipata Archaeological Museum
- Samaipata Plaza
- Refugio Los Volcanes
- Cerro de la Patria Viewpoint
- Giant Fern Forest