Cascada El Salto, near Ciudad del Maíz (San Luis Potosí)

Waterfall 31 km northeast of Ciudad del Maíz

A 70-meter waterfall above El Meco that flows mainly after heavy rains, since its water feeds a hydroelectric plant; its pools are turquoise.

Getting there

31 km northeast of Ciudad del Maíz

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

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Cascada El Salto shares the climate of Ciudad del Maíz, 31 km away. The best months to visit are Jan, Feb, Mar, Dec.

Cascada El Salto is an easy trip from Ciudad del Maíz, a Pueblo Mágico with places to stay, food, and more to see.

Cascada de Minas Viejas · Waterfall · 30 km away
A double waterfall falling into stepped turquoise pools near El Naranjo, one of the classic swims of the Huasteca Potosina.
Cascada El Meco · Waterfall · 31 km away
A broad 35–38 meter waterfall on the El Salto River near El Naranjo, with boat rides, paddleboarding and a jumping platform.

Location from OpenStreetMap. Written by Puebloteca.