3 waterfalls · within 60 km
There are 3 waterfalls within 60 km of Naolinco in a straight line, an hour or a little more by road. The closest is Cascada Bola de Oro, 22 km away; the farthest, Pancho Poza, is 41 km. They are listed under the Pueblos Mágicos of Coatepec, Teziutlán, 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, May.
The Waterfalls 3
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Cascada Bola de Oro · Waterfall · 22 km from Naolinco · Near Coatepec
A small waterfall in the coffee hills just north of town, with two pools where you can cool off. -
Cascada de Texolo · Waterfall · 31 km from Naolinco · 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. -
Pancho Poza · Waterfall · 41 km from Naolinco · Near Teziutlán
A cloud-forest reserve near Altotonga, Veracruz, with a waterfall, clear river pools for swimming, camping and cabins nearby.
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Distances are in a straight line; roads add about a third.
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