3 waterfalls · within 60 km
There are 3 waterfalls within 60 km of Martínez de la Torre in a straight line, an hour or a little more by road. The closest is Pancho Poza, 41 km away; the farthest, Cascada de Puxtla, is 48 km. They are listed under the Pueblos Mágicos of Cuetzalan, Teziutlán, and Tlatlauquitepec, 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, May.
The Waterfalls 3
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Pancho Poza · Waterfall · 41 km from Martínez de la Torre · Near Teziutlán
A cloud-forest reserve near Altotonga, Veracruz, with a waterfall, clear river pools for swimming, camping and cabins nearby. -
Cascada Las Brisas · Waterfall · 48 km from Martínez de la Torre · Near Cuetzalan
Cuetzalan's most visited waterfall, a 17 m horsetail drop reached on foot from San Andrés Tzicuilan, near El Salto. -
Cascada de Puxtla · Waterfall · 48 km from Martínez de la Torre · Near Tlatlauquitepec
The tallest waterfall around Tlatlauquitepec, over 80 m high, which you can see from a lookout, from its base and from behind.
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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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