El Salto Waterfall
El Naranjo · Nature
A 70m karst rock wall with permanent turquoise pools — spectacular with or without the falls flowing.
Practical info
Good to know
Extremely slippery ground at the pools — accidents are common without proper footwear. The main falls can be completely dry most of the year.
How to get there
110 min from Ciudad Valles · From El Naranjo, road toward Ciudad del Maíz · 8 km paved
What to bring
- · water shoes — very slippery ground
- · light clothing and swimsuit
- · sun protection
- · food (no restaurants on site)
- · cash
Did you know?
- · The flow is artificially diverted to a hydroelectric plant — that's why the falls 'disappear' in the dry season.
- · In September 2024, exceptional rains kept it flowing for 3 straight weeks.
What travelers say
“La Cascada El Salto combinada con El Meco fue el mejor día del viaje. El agua es realmente turquesa — sin filtros. Los guías saben exactamente a qué hora llegar para la mejor luz.”
Paola Mendoza
San Luis Potosí
“Nadar en la base de la cascada es una experiencia que no se olvida. El sonido del agua golpeando la roca lo sientes en el pecho. Las pozas son cristalinas. Volveremos en septiembre para verla con más agua.”
Tomás Ríos
Querétaro
Tours that include El Salto Waterfall
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Waterfalls & Photography
El Meco Waterfalls — Turquoise Pools, Lookout & The Great Falls
$1,600MXN / person
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