Cascada de Cacalotenango, near Taxco (Guerrero)

Waterfall 6 km west of Taxco

An 80-meter waterfall in the pine forest just off the road to Ixcateopan, about 15 minutes west of Taxco; best after the rains.

Getting there

6 km west of Taxco

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

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Cascada de Cacalotenango shares the climate of Taxco, 6 km away. The best months to visit are Jan, Feb, Mar, Dec.

Cascada de Cacalotenango is an easy trip from Taxco, a Pueblo Mágico with places to stay, food, and more to see.

Pozas Azules de Atzala · Waterfall · 8 km away
A chain of turquoise limestone pools and small cascades in the hills southwest of Taxco, bluest in the dry season.
Taxco el Viejo · Town · 9 km away
The original Tlachco, seat of the Aztec tribute collector before Cortés founded today's Taxco; a quiet town 10 km south.
Tetipac · Town · 11 km away
A small mountain town north of Taxco with a plaza, kiosk and old church, on a scenic road through the Sierra.
Grutas de Cacahuamilpa · Cave · 16 km away
One of Mexico's best-known show caves: a 2 km walk through giant chambers, inside a national park with underground rivers.

Location from OpenStreetMap. Written by Puebloteca.