{"id":7053,"date":"2021-10-18T02:56:00","date_gmt":"2021-10-18T02:56:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/elsalvadorviajar.com\/en\/?p=7053"},"modified":"2022-11-23T00:24:56","modified_gmt":"2022-11-23T00:24:56","slug":"cascadas-de-don-juan-un-extraordinario-paraje-natural","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/elsalvadorviajar.com\/en\/waterfalls\/don-juan\/","title":{"rendered":"\u25b7 DON JUAN WATERFALLS \u00bb Discover what to see and do"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In the middle of a great and colorful natural environment, we find the Don Juan Waterfalls, a tourist attraction that El Salvador offers us in the Route of the Flowers.<\/strong> Ideal for a splendid getaway, where it will be a delight to cool off in its amazing waterfalls or hike among its impressive trails, practicing ecotourism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do not hesitate to include this unique Salvadoran treasure<\/strong> in your itinerary; perfect for relaxing surrounded by a paradisiacal environment, along with the dazzling fauna and flora of the place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Don Juan Waterfalls Data<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Country:<\/th>El Salvador<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Department:<\/th>Ahuachap\u00e1n<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Category:<\/th>Waterfalls<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Municipality:<\/th>Jujutla<\/td><\/tr>
Route:<\/th>Route of the Flowers<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Price:<\/th>$2 for person<\/td><\/tr>
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Location of Don Juan Waterfalls<\/p>\n\n\n

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Location Don Juan Waterfalls, Jujutla.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Location and history of the Don Juan Waterfalls<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Don Juan Waterfalls<\/strong> are in Jujutla, a municipality in the department of Ahuachap\u00e1n in El Salvador<\/strong>. Although it is far from the main transportation routes, this does not prevent locals and foreign tourists from visiting this tropical paradise.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Don Juan Waterfalls in Jujutla. Photo by ElSalvadorViajar.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

It is only six and a half kilometers from the road that connects Apaneca<\/a><\/strong> and Ataco<\/a><\/strong>, crossing to the left. In just 10 minutes, approximately, you will have reached this magical place if you are traveling by private car.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Otherwise, you can use public transportation from several nearby areas<\/strong>. There is even a large parking lot for small cars and buses, providing greater comfort to visitors. In this place, you pay $2 per car and $2 for each person. This provides security both for the hike and for the place where we leave the vehicle or transportation<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Parking to enter Don Juan Waterfalls. Photo by ElSalvadorViajar.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

This fluvial current is born in the San Juan River<\/strong>, feeding these beautiful natural waterfalls, from about 35mt high. However, being about 500 meters away from the source<\/strong>, the waterfalls retain the force that carries them and their warm temperature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The space where the Don Juan waterfalls<\/strong> are is private land whose owners kindly share it with those who visit them. It also has a nearby restaurant that offers delicious quesadillas and other succulent dishes on weekends.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Visit and enjoy the Don Juan Waterfalls. Photo by ElSalvadorViajar.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

On the other hand, the Ministry of Tourism of El Salvador<\/strong> authorities has implemented security measures over the years to preserve flora and fauna of this natural area.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Visit Don Juan Waterfalls. Photo by ElSalvadorViajar.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Some infrastructure works have been done to better the waterfalls’ pools<\/strong>. Walls that retain such waters increase the depth level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Climate, Flora and Fauna of the Don Juan Waterfalls<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The climate in Don Juan Waterfalls<\/strong> is relatively calm most of the year; you can even see the mist during some months. Also, its waters are cold, so the atmosphere is charming.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Don Juan Waterfalls. Route of the Flowers. Photo by ElSalvadorViajar.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

In the vicinity, you can observe a great variety of flowers, highlighting the beautiful orchids<\/strong>; additionally, abundant herbaceous vegetation and shrubs, such as ferns. Also, good-sized trees serve as a home for several species of birds, making it easy to see flying and singing.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Visit Don Juan Waterfalls in El Salvador. Photo by ElSalvadorViajar.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Recommendations for your visit:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You must take some precautions<\/strong> and follow some recommendations so that you can enjoy your visit to the Don Juan Waterfalls<\/strong>, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n