Salto de San Antón
A roughly 36-metre waterfall in a basalt gorge west of the old town. Steps lead down to a path behind the falls, and the nearby San Antón district is known for its pottery workshops.
The waterfall pours down a cliff of columnar basalt. Steps and paths lead down to the valley floor, and a rock passage lets you walk behind the falls. It is most impressive in the rainy season, when water is plentiful. The San Antón community keeps traditional pottery crafts alive, and you can buy clay pots and planters along the streets. The steps are steep and slippery, so wear non-slip shoes. The falls are about 2 km from Plaza de Armas, roughly 10 minutes by taxi, and admission is free or a small fee.
Opening hours
About 08:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Jardín Borda
- Cuernavaca Cathedral
- Robert Brady Museum
- Plaza de Armas & Jardín Juárez
- Palace of Cortés
- Juan Soriano Morelos Museum of Contemporary Art
- Teopanzolco
- Ethnobotanical Garden & Museum of Traditional Medicine