The waterfalls of El Nicho is a paradisiacal place where vegetation, rivers and picturesque villages combine
On the outskirts of The niche, a rural town in the municipality of Cumanayagua, in the province of Hundred fires, you will find a true oasis, surrounded by trees and misty air with rainforest everywhere and where wildlife is abundant.
It's about the atmosphere of El Nicho waterfalls . It is not surprising then, that so many people each year come to Cuba specifically in search of El Nicho; an area that deserves to be protected.
How to get to El Nicho
There are many ways to get to El Nicho, but perhaps the easiest is to book a guide, whose services can be employed for the day, and who are willing to take visitors to the waterfalls for a reasonable price.
The tourist will have to rent a jeep or a car to reach the base of the falls, which are located in the picturesque Escambray mountain range, and from there you can walk to the falls on foot.
The hike itself is not difficult, but it does require a bit of stamina. Once there, however, visitors find that their efforts are richly rewarded. S
How to get through the day
The falls themselves are not the only things to experience at El Nicho. At the base of the falls there is a large pool of natural water that can be bathed in or enjoyed swimming - the perfect way to cool off after a long walk.
El Nicho also has beautiful caves nearby, which can be easily explored without the need for specialized equipment. The falls are located within the Natural Park of the Virgin of El Nicho, which is home to Cuba's most famous national bird; the impressive Tocororo.