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The Men's tears waterfall

19.03.2018

Falls Men's tears, as well as the Maiden tears waterfall is located on the way to Ritsa lake, only a little further, about 30 kilometers further along the way, and already in the territory of the Ritsa national Park. Only here the water flows in a thin stream, as if Recalling that men's tears are stingy. But in addition to the waterfall, which is actually not very spectacular, the surrounding area is very beautiful forest, which is worth a stroll.

The origin of the waterfall is a legend, which is a continuation of the legend of the Maiden tears waterfall. As it States when a young man Akhra was on the prowl, in his heart he felt that his girlfriend Amra was lost and could not restrain avaricious man's tears, which turned into a waterfall.

Hours: around the clock

Entrance fee: the waterfall is located on the territory of the Ritsa national Park, access to which surcharge (environmental fee): adults – 350 rubles, children 8-12 years – 150 rubles, children under 8 years stay free of charge. The fee paid for entrance to the Park at the checkpoint. The cost of excursions to lake Ritsa (includes a visit to the Blue lake) from Gagra – from 750 rubles+entrance fee to the Park.

How to get there: the Men's tears waterfall is located 45 kilometers from the town of Gagra on the road to lake Ritsa in the territory of the Ritsa national Park. You can reach it by car, taxi, tour, ride, or bike. The road here is good, will drive any machine, and the waterfall is right next to the road, there is a spacious Parking place. Excursions separately to the waterfall is not carried out, but a stop here is included in all excursions to lake Ritsa.