The Talofofo Falls

In the Ugum river's jungle folds, Talofofo Falls steps its twin cascades through southern Guam's green interior - the falls park's small cable car swinging visitors over the canopy to the pools, where swimming under the second fall is the accustomed reward and the river's red-brown tannin does the colouring. The park's modest amusements ride their own retro charm. The south's rains keep everything running year-round.

What's there

• The twin cascades - the Ugum stepping through jungle.
• The cable-car descent - canopy swing to the pools.
• The swimming pool - under the second fall's wash.
• The jungle paths - walks through the green interior around the falls.

When to go

December to June for drier trails; after rains the falls run fullest and muddiest together. Weekday mornings are quietest.

Good to know

The park's amusements are dated-charming - the falls and river carry the visit; paths run slick and the pools' currents rise after storms.

Nearby

Inarajan's pools, Jeff's Pirates Cove coast and the southern loop.

Key facts