ACTIVITIES

ADVENTURES

El Polo Magnetico or, Magnetic Pole which is quite enigmatic, is located about 8 kilometers before the community. There is a point on the road, where the drivers of vehicles stop, turn off their engine and with astonishment their occupants and drivers observe as their vehicle slides uphill without effort and to everyone's surprise. This phenomenon attracts thousands of tourists every year who insist on repeating the act without finally understanding what has been happening. Some people think that it is not a magnetic attraction but an optical illusion, however; the fact is that the fact puzzles.

In addition, the area has beautiful rivers such as the famous "Mata de Maiz" which is more than just a hidden treasure. It is noteworthy that there are more than 15 reservoirs of rivers, streams and a diversification of waterfalls that are born on the banks of the mountains. On the way you will find the part of the river called "Mata de Rulo", a cascade of water coming from the mountain side where it gives the impression that it is always raining.

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Activities:

• Coffee Route, about 3 hour hike, or by 4x4 vehicle

• Organic Coffee Festival "FestiCafe" held the last weekend of October of each year

• Mata de Maíz Spa (possible with a mule, in vehicle, or walking), about 45 minute walk

• Accommodation in cabins and hotels

• Local food

• Local transportation

• Palo (local music)

• Theatrical and artistic presentations

HIKES

Want to get away and find peace in the mountains? Take a guide and walk along one of the many paths into the mountains with breathtaking views along the way.​

• Mata de Maiz – Cool off and spend the day with friends and family in the refreshing pools.

• Mata de Rulo – where two rivers meet with many cascades to jump and explore

• Trujillo House – The late dictator imprisoned political deviants and opponents to his regime here

• Coffee Route – includes multiple trails, such as the oldest coffee tree to exist in the country (over 100 years old!) and exploring the many fincas that grow coffee in the mountains, as well as a tour of the Toral coffee factory

• Toral Coffee Factory

• Loma de Hoz – top of the mountain overlooking the mountains, valley, and sea. It’s possible to hike, but more enjoyable and worth to take a 4x4 vehicle.

• El Cortico – a mountain located in a cloud forest. It contains the Ebano Verde (Green Ebony) trees, known for their expensive wood used for furniture and carvings. A small natural lagoon pool with turtles exists in this

• Las Lanzas – small agricultural village deep in the mountains

• Los Charquitos – small village high above Polo

• Cachote – cloud forest located deep in the mountains

• Cafeto Madre – oldest coffee tree in the country