Kiki Falls

Kiki falls drops in a tall thread down a rock face in the hills above Soloy, inside the Ngäbe-Buglé comarca, and the way there is a walk of several hours through farmland, river crossings and hill country with guides from the community, who run the visits and set the fees. The route is as much of the point as the falls: it passes through Ngäbe villages and farms, and the arrangement keeps the income local.

What you actually see

• The fall - the tall thread dropping down the rock face above the valley.
• The walk in - several hours through farmland, rivers and hills.
• The Ngäbe villages - the communities the route passes through.
• The community guiding - the visits run and charged by local people.

When to go

December to April is the dry season and the practical window. Rain makes river crossings dangerous. Guides arrange trips from Soloy on the day.

Honest expectations

The walk is long and hot with river crossings that become impassable after rain. Visits must be arranged through the community and cannot be done independently. There are no facilities on the route.

Nearby

Soloy is the base, and David is southwest.