Cascadas de Chimalapa, near Acaxochitlán (Hidalgo)

Waterfall 5 km northeast of Acaxochitlán

Acaxochitlán's best-loved waterfalls, with pools to swim in below the falls; locals still leave offerings here.

Getting there

5 km northeast of Acaxochitlán

Distances are in a straight line; the road is usually longer.

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Cascadas de Chimalapa shares the climate of Acaxochitlán, 5 km away. The best months to visit are Feb, Mar, Apr, May.

Cascadas de Chimalapa is an easy trip from Acaxochitlán, a Pueblo Mágico with places to stay, food, and more to see.

Presa El Tejocotal · Lake · 7 km away
A forest-ringed reservoir southeast of town with boat rides, kayaks, horseback rides and molote stands on the shore.
Zona Arqueológica de Huapalcalco · Archaeological site · 17 km away
A small Teotihuacan-style pyramid under basalt cliffs near Tulancingo, with cave paintings among Hidalgo's oldest traces of people.
Tenango de Doria · Town · 20 km away
Mountain town where the colorful Otomí tenango embroidery was born; buy pieces straight from the women who stitch them.

Location from OpenStreetMap. Written by Puebloteca.