Discover the Majestic Salto Santo Domingo

Getting There

• Car

  If you're traveling by car, start your journey from the nearest town, La Macarena. Drive towards San Juan de Arama along the main road. The drive takes approximately 1.5 to 2 hours. Follow the signs to San Juan de Arama, and once you're in town, ask locals for directions to Salto Santo Domingo. The waterfall is located approximately 30 minutes from the town center. Look for dirt roads leading towards the river; a local guide may be recommended for the last stretch.

• Public Transportation

  To reach Salto Santo Domingo via public transportation, take a bus from La Macarena to San Juan de Arama. Buses run several times a day and take about 1.5 to 2 hours. Once you arrive in San Juan de Arama, you can either hire a local taxi or seek out a motorcycle taxi to take you to the waterfall. Ensure to negotiate the fare beforehand; it should cost around 20,000 to 30,000 COP. The last leg of the journey may require guidance from locals to navigate the dirt roads leading to the waterfall.

• Guided Tour

  Consider joining a guided tour that includes transportation to Salto Santo Domingo. Many local tour companies based in La Macarena offer full-day excursions, which typically cover transportation, a local guide, and sometimes meals. This option ensures you get the most informative experience and simplifies your travel, as the guide will handle all the logistics. Prices for these tours can range from 100,000 to 200,000 COP per person, depending on the services included.