Cascadas del Río Santa Emilia

There's a group of waterfalls not far from the town of Matagalpa that are ideal for a refreshing swim or a nice outdoor picnic. The surrounding mountains are actually home to lots of waterfalls which you can reach either by car or by catching a bus in the city. The three main waterfalls are El Salto de Santa Emilia, El Salto del Escondido, and La Flor. In winter, they're full of water and the sight is pretty incredible.

The main waterfall is El Salto de Santa Emilia (it's named after a nearby town) and costs about $2.00 to visit. Salto del Escondido is located a little further away and costs $1.00 to visit.