In 1901, people who were busy working on a dam, came up with a way to increase their own productivity. It took several years to build, but El Caminito Del Rey was the path that would eventually help workers perform their jobs faster. However, faster didn’t necessarily mean safer.

It was several years before the ledge was completed. The reason for its construction was to provide workers with a faster route to and from the falls. The walkway allowed them to spend more time working and less time getting back and forth.

On the day the dam was inaugurated, the King of Spain walked the narrow ledge. This is what led to the name it was given, and the name it still has today.

Even for the King, there was little assurance of safety. There were rails attached to the side of the mountain, but one wrong move could send anyone right off the edge. It’s easy to see the path from the ground below, even now, but stepping foot on it (in its present state) today is considerably more dangerous than it was long ago.

Despite the dangers, locals, and many tourists- continued to use the walkway. Several years ago, a tourist fell and was killed there. This led to the official closing of the path. However, many people disregard the warnings and continue to take their chances, even now.

The pathway has never been a walk for the faint of heart, but it was something that had to be faced by many in order for them to do their jobs. Today, the reason for taking this trail may not be work related, but it still saves time for people who wish to get to the falls. Fortunately for today’s travelers, plans for its restoration are underway and should be completed within a few years.

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