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Hidden Waterfalls: El Salvador's Secret Gems
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Concepción de Ataco
Embark on a thrilling Hidden Waterfall Guided Tour in El Imposible National Park. Discover an undiscovered part of El Salvador, learn about medicinal plants, and enjoy waterfall jumps and rockslides.
Embark on a thrilling Hidden Waterfall Guided Tour in El Imposible National Park. Discover an undiscovered part of El Salvador, learn about medicinal plants, and enjoy waterfall jumps and rockslides.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Concepcion de Ataco - Guests will be picked up from their hotel or a designated meeting point.
- El Imposible National Park - The journey continues through the mountains, passing friendly local communities and offering breathtaking views of volcanoes in both El Salvador and neighboring Guatemala.
- El Imposible National Park - Upon arrival…
- Concepcion de Ataco - Guests will be picked up from their hotel or a designated meeting point.
- El Imposible National Park - The journey continues through the mountains, passing friendly local communities and offering breathtaking views of volcanoes in both El Salvador and neighboring Guatemala.
- El Imposible National Park - Upon arrival at the starting point, a guide will provide a briefing on the unique experience ahead. Participants will embark on a 45-60 minute downhill hike, with several stops to learn about the park’s medicinal and edible plants, enriching the adventure with cultural and educational insights. Be attentive, as there might be a quiz with prizes at the end of the tour!
- El Imposible National Park - This is where the adventure truly begins! Participants can choose to jump from the first of five waterfall jumps, approximately 10 feet (3 meters) high, for an adrenaline rush. Alternatively, walking around is also an option.
The course includes a series of jumps and natural rock slides, allowing participants to connect fully with nature in the solitude of the park.
Lunch will be enjoyed at one of the stunning viewpoints, offering a chance to relax and appreciate this pristine part of the world.
- Perol Waterfall - The final stop of the day, and certainly the highlight. Cascada El Perol stands at an impressive 130 feet or 40 meters tall, providing a spectacular sight and ample space for swimming, relaxing, and even more cliff jumps.
The day concludes with an hour-long uphill hike back to the starting point, where transportation will be ready to return guests to Ataco.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- All Fees and Taxes
- Private transportation
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- All Fees and Taxes
What's Not Included
- Tips for guides
- Tips for guides
Additional Information
The Hidden Waterfalls Tour is aptly named, offering a truly unique adventure. It’s estimated that fewer than 1,000 international visitors have explored this uncharted region of El Salvador.
The tour guide will skillfully clear the path with a machete, pausing to share insights about the medicinal and edible plants still utilized by the locals….
The Hidden Waterfalls Tour is aptly named, offering a truly unique adventure. It’s estimated that fewer than 1,000 international visitors have explored this uncharted region of El Salvador.
The tour guide will skillfully clear the path with a machete, pausing to share insights about the medicinal and edible plants still utilized by the locals. Participants will then reach the first of several waterfall jumps and naturally formed rockslides, providing an exhilarating experience.
This tour caters to all interests and should be the top priority on any El Salvador travel itinerary.
Location
Hotel Casa Pino, Tu Casa en Ataco
8 Calle Oriente
Right by the entrance of Concepción de Ataco.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(77 Ratings)
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759merleb
Dec 21, 2025
Absolute must do! Beautiful hike in El Imposible - We went on a tour with 11 female friends. We had an amazing time! The tour started with a hike through the forest, then we had a swim at a beautiful waterfall, and we hiked upwards the river, and climbed up a waterfall. It was very adventurous and fun! The scenery was absolutely beautiful.
William, Edwin and our driver Nery were amazing: they were super friendly and gave a lot of information. They also listened well to our preferences and we had a lovely lunch with guacamole!
It was a highlight of our trip: absolutely gorgeous, adventurous and fun! Thank you so much!
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865merela
Dec 21, 2025
A great adventure! - We did this hike with 11 girls of 24 years old. William Uno and Edwin were super nice and taught us a lot about the plants. The day consisted of beautiful waterfalls, testing our climbing skills and swimming! (Be aware that you will get completely wet) Afterwards we were tested to see if we remembered the information about the plants. Two of our girls won a shirt and cap from el Salvatours. Truly an unforgettable day!
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Z478ouchrisk
Dec 10, 2025
Waterfalls and Cliff Jumping, Yes Please! - This is a must do trip for the adventurous couple or family. The day was strenuous and exhilarating. The guides were great and the kids loved it. ((2) 8 year olds and an 11 year old) I would definitely recommend wearing sneakers and planning on getting them wet.
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U8688hcrebeccac
Aug 26, 2025
Unforgettable Jungle River Experience - a must do if you like adventure - What a thrill! The Hidden Waterfalls tour was like nothing we have ever done. If you are looking for an off the beaten path kind of experience and an authentic immersion in culture AND nature, well, THIS IS IT. Be ready for adventure and to be stimulated with extraordinary beauty. Just the start of the day, before we even began the hike, was fabulous - a delicious traditional breakfast, then jumping onto back of pick up truck, dodging vines as we zipped down bumpy dirt road with sweeping views of the pacific ocean and jungle canyons down below, crossing rivers and passing coffee plantations. And then it starts, you step out of truck in deep jungle and are led down to the river, hardly even a path but our wonderful guide Edwin forged the way with his machete, stopping as we went to teach us about plants and their medicinal uses. First you hear the sound of the falls, and then the towering cascading water appears before you in all its beauty. Truly awesome sight and to be in its pool and feeling its spray and hearing its roar was extraordinary. And then you carry on for another couple of hours, working your way up the river and various waterfalls. Be prepared to get wet, shoes and all: we had to swim across water holes, the rocks and ledges can be slippery and you must have good balance and stamina. We are both in our 50s but in good shape but we definitely feel it the next day! There is plenty of hiking both up and downhill, lots of scrambling over rocks, many chances to swim, and a very welcome stop in the middle of it all to have fresh fruit and homemade tortillas and guacamole. Wow.Edwin, our guide, is extremely knowledgeable and kind; he grew up in the jungle and shared his deep knowledge. We both speak fluent spanish so that definitely helps enrich the experience, but it would be equally great even if not able to communicate with them. Edwin's competence and guidance with safety as a priority came through. He also has a deep respect and love for the jungle and the forest and the river, which was infectious and admirable.It was 4 hours of an immersion in nature, an immersion in culture, an immersion in adventure, and we came away feeling deeply grateful and privileged for experiencing it.
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F9465fblaurenf
May 17, 2025
A must-do remote waterfall tour! - A must-do in el Salvador! Felt really special to jump over and climb up waterfalls in this really remote park with a super friendly local guide. The 4WD into the park was so cool and just amazing to feel like the only tourists in el imposible - don't get that many places these days! Highly recommend. El salvatours is a great company run by great people :)
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Saragn3967hw
May 3, 2025
BEST tour in El Salvador - My husband and I had such a great day on this tour! Everything went smoothly and exactly how it’s described in the tour details. This is definitely for people looking for adventure with a medium to high fitness level! Truly an authentic experience. We also loved learning about different plants along the way. Definitely recommend if you’re up for a little adventure!
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Rasaanh
Mar 4, 2025
Be prepared! - Guillermo was a fantastic guide, and Edwin was a great help. I did this hike with my wife and our physical fitness was definitely tested through the climbing, steep hiking, and swimming. We had a ton of fun, and I’m grateful we did this tour.
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Bebo101
Feb 4, 2025
Really great experience - We had the most amazing experience with William and Edwin on the Hidden Waterfall Guided Tour in El Imposible National Park! From start to finish, they were incredibly professional, friendly, and attentive. I was a bit concerned about my fitness level for the climb, but they went above and beyond to ensure I was comfortable. They even arranged for me to have my own guide who was super supportive and helped me every step of the way.
The team’s knowledge of the park's flora and fauna was impressive, and they made the entire experience both educational and fun. The hidden waterfall was absolutely breathtaking, and the whole adventure felt like something off the beaten track, which I truly loved.
If you're looking for a unique adventure and want a team that genuinely cares about your experience, I highly recommend William and Edwin. They really made the day unforgettable!
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Samana
Jan 26, 2025
Excellent trip - William and Edwin were excellent guides. They had a lot of knowledge and we had a lot of fun jumping into waterfall pools and rappelling up a cascade. Felt safe and looked after yet it was a sense of adventure
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W4454qxnathalieb
Jun 10, 2025
Opodo crook - Upon entering the boarding counter, we were informed that our names were not registered on the passenger list. No solution was provided by Opodo or Lufthansa Air Co. We lost the hotel reservation 3500 € + the parking at the airport not counting the toll fees... and the icing on the cake 10 days of lost holidays...
To flee and do not recommend!!!!!
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