Salto Chilasco Waterfall
Around km 142 a road to the left takes you up to Chilasco. The parking gives welcome to the visitors in summer, the most visited season. From there you can sometimes hire a horse ride getting you as close as possible to waterfall, then a nice walk and done, you are there.
The trek is quite nice between the fresh trees. There is a wide view at the beginning that won’t last for long, soon you are mostly between the forest and reaching tricky trails. Then the sound of the water falling from high up says “you are almost there”.
Try no to cross the waterfall as the big stones that seem safe are in fact really slippery.
What to expect at Chilasco?
- A great trek among the trees. Fresh air and nature all around.
- Depending on the season it can be quite sunny and hot, or cold and humid in the winter.
- There are no hotels or places to stay at this side, consider staying at Salama, center of Baja Verapaz or at any of the hotels right ahead on the way north, heading to Alta Verapaz.
How to get to Chilasco
From Guatemala City, follow the CA1 mostly known as “road to Coban”, this road takes you to Baja Verapaz first. Just around km 142 you will see the turn to your right with a sign “Chilasco”. You are right there. It's about 3 hours drive from Guatemala City.* Picture of Chilasco courtesy by traveler: Pedro Alejandro. Take a visit to his Photoblog
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A modest department usually not taken in count on the travels to Coban Alta Verapaz, Salama in Alta Verapaz has peace, great meals and nature all around. Is the home of the tallest waterfall in Central America (Chilasco) so don't miss this destination on your journey.