Cascada de Tamul
The 105-meter-high First Waterfall of the Huasteca. You reach it by canoe, paddling upstream for about an hour through a spectacular turquoise river valley.
The Gallinas River plunges from the cliff top into the Santa María River, forming a great waterfall about 105 meters high. It is the symbol of the Huasteca Potosina. The classic way to visit is to rent a wooden canoe from the La Morena dock. A boatman paddles you upstream for about 1–1.5 hours to the waterfall. Along the way, you can swim in the turquoise-blue gorge. Boat fares are charged per boat. Wear a life jacket. The trip is physically demanding. In the dry season, the waterfall may carry less water. The drive from Ciudad Valles takes about 1.5 hours.
Opening hours
Approx. 08:00–15:00 (last boat departure)
Nearby sights
- Cueva del Agua
- Sótano de las Golondrinas
- Cascadas de Tamasopo
- Puente de Dios
- Cascadas de Micos
- Sótano de las Huahuas
- Nacimiento de Huichihuayán
- Tamtoc Archaeological Site