4 waterfalls · within 60 km
There are 4 waterfalls within 60 km of Córdoba in a straight line, an hour or a little more by road. The closest is Cascada El Elefante, 15 km away; the farthest, Cascada de Texolo, is 57 km. They are listed under the Pueblos Mágicos of Coscomatepec, Córdoba, Orizaba, and Xico, which make good bases.
Waterfalls run fullest in the rainy season, roughly June to October, and the water is clearest from November to February. In the driest months, March to May, some shrink to a trickle.
Best months, when most of these towns are dry with comfortable afternoons: Feb, Mar, Apr, Dec.
The Waterfalls 4
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Cascada El Elefante · Waterfall · 15 km from Córdoba · Near Orizaba
A waterfall deep in the Río Blanco canyon, reached by a stairway of 500 steps, with a turquoise swimming pool next door. -
Cascada de Atoyac · Waterfall · 18 km from Córdoba · Near Córdoba
A small waterfall on the Atoyac River, seen from old railway tunnels that now serve as lookouts, with a pool for a swim. -
Cascada de Cocalzingo · Waterfall · 30 km from Córdoba · Near Coscomatepec
A tall waterfall pouring off a forested hill near Alpatláhuac, with views of the volcano, trails and space to camp. -
Cascada de Texolo · Waterfall · 57 km from Córdoba · Near Xico
Xico's best-known waterfall, dropping into a deep cloud-forest gorge just south of town; La Monja falls is a few minutes away.
On the map
Distances are in a straight line; roads add about a third.
Where to stay
The Pueblos Mágicos these places are closest to, each with hotels, food and getting-there notes.
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