Minas Viejas Waterfalls
El Naranjo · Adventure
Two 50m twin falls with turquoise pools surrounded by preserved jungle.
Practical info
Good to know
Respect the marked swimming zones — there are strong currents in the central channel. The access road can be muddy in the rainy season. Cash only.
How to get there
105 min from Ciudad Valles · Highway 70 north → El Naranjo turnoff via Hwy 80
What to bring
- · water shoes or sneakers that can get wet
- · biodegradable sunscreen (required)
- · a dry change of clothes
- · cash (no ATM in the area)
- · natural repellent
Did you know?
- · Considered to have some of the bluest water in the whole region, due to a high concentration of karst minerals.
- · The name comes from a 19th-century mining operation in the ejido.
What travelers say
“El color del agua de Minas Viejas es imposible. Lo tienes que ver con tus propios ojos. Mis hijos no querían salirse.”
Patricia H.
Monterrey
“Todo perfectamente organizado para familias. Las terrazas de agua azul en cascada son algo que no olvidas fácilmente.”
Roberto V.
CDMX
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