Cascada La Luna


The unassuming community of La Empresa, just off the main road, is the surprising home of the Cascada La Luna, a towering 40m-high waterfall that splits into twin streams. There's a high-adrenaline, three-stage zipline that crosses the falls, giving incredible views.


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