Agua Azul Waterfalls
Cascadas de Agua Azul
A series of limestone tufa cascades in the rainforest, where the river turns turquoise in the dry season. It is a classic stop on the way to Palenque.
Cascadas de Agua Azul lies in the rainforest about 60 km south of Palenque. The Tulijá River has formed hundreds of tiered tufa cascades and waterfalls on the limestone. In the dry season, its mineral-rich water shows a dreamy blue. Along the riverside trail there are snack stalls and souvenir stands, and some pools are open for swimming, but heed the warning signs because the current can be strong. The site is run by local communities, and you may be asked to pay entry fees at different community points along the way. The road from San Cristóbal goes through the mountain road to Ocosingo, so check road and safety conditions before you set out.
Opening hours
About 08:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Agua Clara
- Misol-Ha Waterfall
- Roberto Barrios Waterfalls
- Cross Group
- Temple XIII (Tomb of the Red Queen)
- Temple of the Inscriptions
- The Palace
- Palenque Archaeological Site