The fall
Heavy spray.
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Jarabacoa's best-known waterfall, on the Jimenoa River, which cuts a deep, narrow valley through the central mountains. The fall most people visit, Jimenoa Dos, plunges about forty metres with great force into a spray-filled pool near a small hydroelectric plant. Visitors reach it by steps and a riverside path, crossing swaying suspension bridges over water rushing between huge boulders along the way, part of the fun of the visit. At the end of the path they stand before the fall in its cool spray. Further up the valley, Jimenoa Uno is taller, at about sixty metres, pouring from an opening in a rock wall; it is harder to reach, so ask locally about the path before going. Swimming in the pool is dangerous because of the strong current, so just watch. The bridges and rocks are slippery, so wear sturdy shoes. The mountains are much cooler than the coast, especially at night, so bring a jacket.
Heavy spray.
Over the river.
Huge boulders.
Jimenoa River valley, near Jarabacoa
Dos is about forty metres and easier to reach over its suspension bridges; Uno is taller, about sixty metres, and harder to reach.