Observing these spectacular waterfalls are once in a lifetime experiences. Here we tell you where you can find waterfalls near the CDMX.
Surely you have already heard about the many benefits of visiting and contemplating different bodies of water. Whether the sea a lake or rivers. Visiting them frequently has a positive effect on our health such as reducing stress. So now you know, there are no excuses not to visit these paradises.
1. Diamond Waterfall
Within the Dos Aguas ecotourism park, just an hour and a half from Mexico City, you will find this waterfall, considered a water sanctuary. It is one of the three highest waterfalls in the region with 110 meters high and is fed by the melting of Iztaccihuatl.
Get ready to visit it because to get there you will have to make a hike of medium intensity. We recommend you visit them when the sun is shining so you can see the sparkle of the water transforming into little water diamonds.
⏰8:00 a 18:00
🎟️$50 per person
📍Prolongación La Cuesta s/n, San Rafael, Tlalmanalco, Estado de México
2. Velo de Novia Waterfall
This member of the list is located near Valle de Bravo, only 2 hours from Mexico City. It is 35 meters high and its flow comes from the waters of the San Juan creek, which crosses the forests adjacent.
The waterfall itself is the heart of the Velo de Novia Ecological Park, where you will find barbecue grills, tables for field days you will also find food and handicraft stores, as well as trails where you will connect with nature.
⏰Open 24 hours a day
🎟️Entrada free 🎟️Entrada
📍Velo de Novia 137, Avandaro, Valle de Bravo, State of Mexico
3. Basaltic Prisms
Undoubtedly, this is one of the most photographed waterfalls near the CDMX, as it cascades over a curious rock formation produced by the activity volcanic and it is just over two hours from the City!
When you visit them, you will come across a long gorge made up of prismatic-shaped stone ledges, hence the name. There are several places to see them, among them the Hacienda de Santa María Regla or the Centro Turístico Primas Basálticos, both near Huasca de Ocampo, in Hidalgo.
the Centro Turístico Prismas Basálticos is open daily from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m
🎟️$100 per person
📍 Carretera Federal 105, k.m 34, Huasca de Ocampo, Regla, Hidalgo
4. Tixhiñu Waterfalls
20 minutes from magical town aculco, in the State of Mexico, you will find these monumental waterfalls, which many call “Mexico’s little Niagara”.
the reasons? Mainly because of its horseshoe shape, similar to the Canadian waterfall, with the difference that the Mexican version is only 30 meters high. Still, watching the water plummet down the ravine is impressive, especially in rainy season, when the roar announces that you are close to discovering them. Take into account that not every month of the year has water.
⏰All 24 hours
🎟️Entrada free 🎟️Entrada
📍Aculco, State of Mexico
5. A Thousand Cascades
Three hours from Mexico City you will find this hidden natural jewel. A landscape full of waterfalls and rainforest that will invite you to swim for a while and take the best pictures.
If ecotourism is your thing and you are camping in nature, this is one of the waterfalls near the CDMX that you can’t miss.
⏰All 24 hours
🎟️$200 per person
📍Texcaltitla, 40303 Taxco, Guerrero
6. Aconco Waterfalls
These waterfalls are located 35 minutes from Tetela de Ocampo, a town located in the Sierra Norte de Puebla. There are two of them (one of 45 meters and the other of 75 meters) and they are an excellent alternative if you like strong emotions or if you don’t mind getting a little wet.
In one you can rappel and lose your fear of heights, while the other has a zip line that will allow you to appreciate the wooded landscape in all its fullness. If you are not a fan of extreme activities, don’t worry, you can also dive into the pool formed by the falling water.
⏰All 24 hours
🎟️$60 per person
📍Tetela de Ocampo, Puebla
7. La Gloria Tolantongo
Four hours from Mexico City you can visit this ecotourism park full of pools, pools rivers and, of course, waterfalls thermal water with a drop of 150 meters high.
The best thing is You can enjoy a zipline, rent a tent or a tent with hut to stay overnight in nature.
⏰All 24 hours
🎟️$120 per person
📍At the side of Grutas Tolantongo: 43 k. m. from Ixmiquilpan, Cardonal, Hidalgo
8. The Hammocks
In Cuetzalan del Progreso, Puebla, there are some waterfalls that you won’t want to miss. It is Las Hamacas, a place surrounded by nature where you can… you can swim! In this place there are natural pools that promise a moment of relaxation and lots of fun.
🎟️$20 per person plus parking fees
📍Las Hamacas, Zacatipan, Cuetzalan del Progreso, Puebla