5 waterfalls · within 60 km
There are 5 waterfalls within 60 km of Xico in a straight line, an hour or a little more by road. The closest is Cascada de Texolo, 2 km away; the farthest, Cascada de Atoyac, is 60 km. They are listed under the Pueblos Mágicos of Coatepec, Coscomatepec, Córdoba, and Teziutlán, 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 5
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Cascada de Texolo · Waterfall · 2 km from 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. -
Cascada Bola de Oro · Waterfall · 8 km from Xico · Near Coatepec
A small waterfall in the coffee hills just north of town, with two pools where you can cool off. -
Cascada de Cocalzingo · Waterfall · 37 km from Xico · Near Coscomatepec
A tall waterfall pouring off a forested hill near Alpatláhuac, with views of the volcano, trails and space to camp. -
Pancho Poza · Waterfall · 44 km from Xico · Near Teziutlán
A cloud-forest reserve near Altotonga, Veracruz, with a waterfall, clear river pools for swimming, camping and cabins nearby. -
Cascada de Atoyac · Waterfall · 60 km from Xico · 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.
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Distances are in a straight line; roads add about a third.
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