Bosque Encantado Waterfall – Santa María Ranger Station loop from Estación de Guardaparques Santa María

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Bosque Encantado Waterfall – Santa María Ranger Station loop from Estación de Guardaparques Santa María

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Bosque Encantado Waterfall – Santa María Ranger Station loop from Estación de Guardaparques Santa María

00:56

3.38km

50m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Parque Nacional Rincón de la Vieja

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.26 km

Bosque Encantado Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

Adorable little waterfall, the detour is only short, but worthwhile.

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1.75 km

Morpho Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

Another short detour leads to the Morpho waterfall, which is a bit wilder than the Zauberwald waterfall, which can be seen from above on the way there.

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2.78 km

River Crossing in Parque Nacional Rincón de la Vieja

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Here, a river must be overcome, the water is maximum knee-deep, but does not have sufficient stepping stones to dry feet to reach the other shore. Better take a towel.

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3.07 km

Historic Sugar-Processing Ovens

Highlight • Historical Site

3.21 km

Santa María Ranger Station

Highlight • Rest Area

The Ranger Station Santa Maria is one of two possible entrances to the Rincon de la Vieja National Park. Entry costs USD 15 per person and you must show your …

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3.38 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.58 km

708 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.12 km