This waterfall is amazing, and yes, you can swim in the water once you get there. Mostly, my purpose in writing this review is to let people know that you can just hike to the fall yourself, you do not have to book the horseback tours. We knew we did not want to ride horseback so I had done much searching beforehand trying to figure out if it was necessary, as there are no other types of tours offered. In the end, we did pay for a hiking guide, we don't regret that decision but it was not a necessity. We pulled into a parking area, paid a parking fee and negotiated the guide. Altogether we paid around 2300 pesos (about $50) and there were 4 in our group; if you were booking any online tour you'd probably pay $65 or more per person. The benefit was that our guide routed us through a shortcut that knocked off quite a bit of walking. However, the main path was very clearly marked. It would be quite easy to pay for parking, (or perhaps park on the road for free), and then just walk the path. At the top of the footpath, before you start down the stairs to the actual waterfall, there is a booth charging an entry fee, 50 peso per person. There is also a gift shop at that spot, they take pesos, dollars, apple pay, and PayPal. Absolutely wear good walking shoes, and take water, and be prepared for a hike. There are several decent hills. My biggest tip would be, especially if you want to hike, go early. We got there about 8:15am and I think we got back to our car a little after 10:30am. At that time of day, there were only a few other people at the waterfall. It was really awesome to be able to enjoy it on our own. Also, the first of the horseback tours were just beginning as we were coming out. I can tell you, if I'd had to share that path with all the horses, that would have absolutely changed our experience! The guides doing the horseback tours really were not keeping to one side, and we had to crowd the very edge of the path a couple of times. Go early, if you want to hike.

This place is incredible and imposing. The journey lasted approximately 20 minutes each way from the entrance to the jump. We did it on horseback with local people. The beauty of nature and the care that exists there is something extremely noticeable, we did not see garbage or anything that showed disinterest in the place, that is a very positive point. Within the excursion there is a staircase with almost 300 steps, you have to take it slowly since it is not completely regular, but nothing out of this world. There is a souvenir market that also sells food and drinks for anyone who wants. It is somewhat annoying when people approach you wanting to take photos of you in exchange for "collaboration at will", this is abundant.

A must-see. I saw it another time in 2008 but this year, in August, which is rainy season, I saw it even prettier and more flowing. Not suitable for people with mobility problems, because there is a walk that is a bit hard if you have any knee, hip........go down no problem but I struggled to climb back for the horse, I arrived amateur hahahajjaj There are 2 accesses, in one of them you see another smaller waterfall before that of the lemon. The other access was made in 2008, I did not know that there was another waterfall, very nice although small compared to that of the lemon.

We just completed this trip while on our honeymoon. We departed our resort (TRS) In Punta Cana around 6:40am via a small shuttle bus. After a 30 min. ride we were transferred to a large charter bus. The bus stopped at a small gift shop for about 20 minutes then continued on bringing us through several small towns for around 90 minutes. Other than the falls this was my favorite part of the trip. Seeing the local culture and ways of life was amazing. We then took a 40 minute ride on a catamaran to the other side of the bay. We boarded a third safari truck shuttle that took us to the ranch where we were given our horses. The horses did look tired but not malnourished. The path to the falls is now paved and the terrain would be a mild hike if done on foot. Descending and ascending the 180+ stairs was definitely the most exhausting part of the trip. The falls were amazing!! The water is around 75 degrees but it's very refreshing. After the falls we were given a nice authentic Dominican lunch. We took the safari truck back to the boat then traveled to Bacardi Island for an hour of swimming and cocktails. We arrived back at trs around 7:40 pm. The 13 hour excursion was tiring but well worth the price paid. We would definitely do it again!

The place is beautiful and leaves us without words!!! It is worth knowing and passing the trail. I only leave my opinion regarding the use of horses to make the trail. I found very suffering for the animals that carry people and often run the risk of falling and hurt not only them but us who are riding. I didn't like that part!! I think the city should invest in improving the track so it can be done on foot and not using the animals for it. Except that at some times the drivers lose their patience and end up beating the animal so that it doesn't stop. Beautiful place! But unfortunately I do not endorse the use of animals for this purpose.

Very nice walk! But don't be fooled! No need for a guide at all! There is only one way. Go all the way to the end of the dirt road, you will find paid seats at 200Dop, then take a ticket at 50Dop for entry to the park in the last little hut and the path is straight! We'll have to cross the river, keep your shoes on! Don't let yourself be fooled by the very insistent guides who will tell you that you won't manage on your own, really nothing complicated!

The experience in the waterfall was beautiful, only we went in the rainy season and it was very risky to walk up and down the same way we did, we could not fully enjoy the waterfall as within 3 minutes of arriving we had to return because it was risky as the river could rise and so it was. We decided to walk, to avoid being a weight on animals. As we went down to the river there were several guides and they were charging us to cross paths, we felt that there was little empathy from the people who guided the horses, as they said that if we did not pay they would leave. In the same way we risk and cross. If they can swim, they can do it very carefully and have someone expert. Otherwise, we recommend paying. EYE only applies if the river is aggressive and there are difficulties crossing. It took us about 1 hour and 15 minutes to get up and down, on horseback it is less time.

We drove up to the falls on Christmas Day. Along the way we were intercepted by a vendor on a motorcycle that got asked to park at his place. After speaking with him a little bit, we decided that’s not where we wanted to walk in and drove to the top of the mountain. Like the other reviewers, everyone was pretty persistent about taking horses, but this trail up there was paid for most of the way and he just had to walk around some of the horse poop. There’s been so much rain here that the falls were so strong that you were not able to swim in. Still glad we checked it out. We paid 250 pesos to park our car and along the route we had to pay the Park entrance fee of 50 pesos each. Here are the GPS coordinates of where we parked at the trail head: 19.26426° N, 69.45778° W

A very nice experience. We have been guided by Caesar, from the Nomadic Caribbean agency, who has taken into account our needs at all times. It has led us on the best path, considering that it rained and was all muddy. It is a very pleasant walk and not demanding at all, and above all that the end is worth