El Meco Waterfall
El Naranjo · Adventure
A constant 35m waterfall over limestone — the only one in El Naranjo that flows all year.
Practical info
Good to know
Strong currents in the middle of the river — don't swim outside the permitted areas. The boat doesn't operate if the river is high.
How to get there
105 min from Ciudad Valles · From El Naranjo, 5 km signposted to the dock
What to bring
- · camera or phone with a waterproof case
- · natural repellent
- · comfortable clothing
- · cash for the boat and restaurants
Did you know?
- · Its name comes from the 'meco' monkeys (spider monkeys) that lived in the area before 20th-century deforestation.
- · It's the only permanent waterfall in the El Naranjo municipality — it flows all year regardless of season.
What travelers say
“Las fotos que saqué son las mejores de mi vida. El agua realmente es turquesa. Los guías saben exactamente cuándo ir para tener la luz perfecta.”
Laura G.
Querétaro
“Llegamos a la hora perfecta de luz. Los guías saben exactamente cuándo ir y el color del agua no necesita filtros. Es literalmente así.”
Javier S.
San Luis Potosí
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