Ventanas de Tisquizoque
A waterfall that emerges from a hole in a cliff face rather than over its lip, falling several hundred metres near Florian.
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The Tisquizoque river runs through limestone and part of its course goes underground, so the water reappears partway down a cliff face - it comes out of a cave mouth in the rock, the ventana or window, and falls freely from there down several hundred metres into the valley below. That is what distinguishes it from an ordinary waterfall, which comes over an edge. The drop is variously given between about three hundred and four hundred metres depending what is being measured. Viewpoints on the road above give the standard view; trails descend towards the base and require a guide and a serious walk. Flow varies with the season and is thin in dry months. The country around is steep, wet and forested.
What you actually see
- Water emerging from a cliff cave - not over a lip.
- A free fall of several hundred metres - into the valley below.
- Roadside viewpoints - the standard view.
- Trails towards the base - a serious walk needing a guide.
When to go
April to June and October to November for flow. Half a day.
Honest expectations
Flow is much reduced in dry months. Cloud frequently hides the cliff. The trail down is steep and long and needs a guide. Roads in the region are winding and slow.
Nearby
Florian is the base; Chiquinquira is south.
What to pack for Ventanas de Tisquizoque
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Opening times, ticket prices and seasonal closures change - check the official source before you go: official site.
