Waterfall Tamasopo, San Luis Potosí Huasteca Potosina
Three 20-metre waterfalls pouring into turquoise pools at the edge of Tamasopo town, now a busy swimming park with rope swings and jumps.
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How to get to Cascadas de Tamasopo
- From Ciudad Valles: about 50 min by road (~55 km)
- Nearest airport: Tampico (TAM), 2 h 49 min by car to Aquismón
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About Cascadas de Tamasopo
The Cascadas de Tamasopo are three waterfalls on the Tamasopo River, side by side on the edge of the small town of the same name, in the west of the Huasteca Potosina. Each drops about 20 metres over mossy limestone into clear, turquoise pools; the first splits into two falls and the second plunges in a single narrow, roaring jet. Downstream the Tamasopo joins other rivers to form the Gallinas, the river that later goes over the edge at Tamul. The town's name comes from Tének and is usually translated as "place where it drips".
Today the falls sit inside a well-run park. The main area, La Playita, is a natural stone beach facing the three falls, shallow at the front and deeper near the water; children need watching there. The Poza del Mecate is up to about 8 metres deep, with a rope swing and jumping spots, and at the Poza de la Espuma the falling water whips up foam. Trails, hanging bridges, a viewpoint, the ruins of an old mill with a photo display on local history, a fish hatchery, restaurants and cabins round it out.
This is a developed, family place rather than a wild one: Lonely Planet calls it crowded and commercial, and weekends and holidays bring big crowds, so arrive early. The upside is that swimming is easy and relatively safe. The park is about 2 km from the town centre, and Puente de Dios, a cavern pool on the same river system, is a few minutes away, so many people see both in one day.
How to get to Cascadas de Tamasopo
Drive from Ciudad Valles: 50 min, 55 km
From Ciudad Valles take federal highway 70 west towards Rioverde and San Luis Potosí; the turn-off to Tamasopo is about 55 km from Valles (205 km from San Luis Potosí), and the town is about 7 km further on. The park is at km 2 of the Tamasopo–Agua Buena road, about 2 km from the centre; you can walk or take a local taxi. Buses run from Ciudad Valles to Tamasopo. There is no bus parking at the park.
Directions to Cascadas de Tamasopo on Google Maps
Distances are in a straight line; the road is usually longer.
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From the nearest cities to Cascadas de Tamasopo
- Ciudad Valles · 55 km by road, 50 min
- Rioverde · 80 km by road, 1 h 20 min
- Ciudad Mante · 151 km by road, 2 h 25 min
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Before you go to Cascadas de Tamasopo: hours, prices and tips
- Hours
- Every day of the year, 8 am to 6 pm. The official site gives last entry as 5 pm on its FAQ page but 4 pm on its home page, so arrive early. Cascadas de Tamasopo (official site) · checked Oct 2026
- Entry
- 200 pesos per person (since March 2026); 150 for seniors with an INAPAM card; under-3s free. Parking 100 pesos per vehicle. No re-entry: if you leave, you pay again. Cascadas de Tamasopo (official site) · checked Oct 2026
- Best time of day
- Weekends and holidays get very crowded; come early on a weekday if you can. Lonely Planet · checked Oct 2026
- What to bring
- Cash: it is the main payment method and there is no ATM in the park (cards only at a few shops inside). Cascadas de Tamasopo (official site) · checked Oct 2026
- Rules
- No outside food or drinks, alcohol, coolers, grills, gas tanks, tents, drones or professional cameras. Life jackets are mandatory in deep water; bring-your-own jackets are not allowed, so rent one inside (15 pesos an hour or 60 a day). Pets on a leash are welcome. Cascadas de Tamasopo (official site); El Universal San Luis (2024) · checked Oct 2026
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Visiting Cascadas de Tamasopo: what to see and do
Swim at La Playita, the stone beach facing the three main falls.
Swing from the rope or jump into the deep Poza del Mecate.
Photograph the foaming water at the Poza de la Espuma.
Cross the hanging bridges and walk the jungle trails to the viewpoint.
See the ruins of the old mill and its photo display on local history.
Combine the visit with Puente de Dios, a few minutes away.
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Pick up a car at TAM (Tampico): about 2 h 49 min by road to Aquismón, then 53 km more to Cascadas de Tamasopo, on your own schedule.
Flights
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Tampico (TAM), about 2 h 49 min by road from Aquismón, the base for Cascadas de Tamasopo.
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Cascadas de Tamasopo shares the climate of Aquismón, 53 km away. The best months to visit are January, February, March, and December.
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Lists with Cascadas de Tamasopo
Waterfalls in San Luis Potosí · 8 Waterfalls near Ciudad Valles · 6 Waterfalls near Aquismón · 5 Waterfalls near Ciudad del Maíz · 6Location from OpenStreetMap. Written by Puebloteca.