💧 A series of stunning fresh water pools and six connected waterfalls near Palenque, Mexico.
🗺️ Considered by many to be the best waterfalls in all of Mexico, offering epic outdoor adventure.
🌊 Experience beautiful aqua-blue fresh water pools and six connected waterfalls
🏊♀️ Enjoy swimming, sliding down smaller cascades, and exploring small caverns and caves
👨👩👧👦 A family favorite destination, even compared to Agua Azul and Misol-Ha
🏞️ Discover five gorgeous waterfalls connected by a river, with natural pools that bubble like jacuzzis
🛝 Slide down smooth rocks at the fifth waterfall for an exhilarating experience
🦋 Keep an eye out for giant butterflies, monkeys, and tropical birds
💦 Dive into the refreshing aqua-blue pools
🛝 Slide down some of the smaller cascades for an exhilarating experience
🔦 Explore small caverns and caves, often with local guides
⚠️ Swimming is not allowed during the rainy season (May to September) when waters are brown.
💲 Lifejackets available for rent at 100 MXN if you're not a confident swimmer.
🚗 Self-Drive: Head south from Palenque on Highway 199 for ~9km, then left onto Highway 307 for ~7.5km, then turn off to Roberto Barrios town (~13km).
🚌 Collective/Colectivo: Pick up on Cuarta (4th) Pte Nte in Palenque. Operates 7:00 am - 4:30 pm. Cost is 50-60 pesos per person, ~45-60 min drive. Last colectivo leaves around 5pm.
🗺️ Tours: Day trips available from most Palenque tour operators (300-500 pesos/person or from €23/person), often including pick-up, drop-off, and park entrance. Tours typically last 5-6 hours, with 2.5-3 hours at the falls.
🅿️ Available on a grassed area in front of the church in Roberto Barrios village. Cost is approximately 10 MXN.
🎟️ Entrance fee required: 40 MXN per person.
🚿 Bathrooms and showers available at the entrance for 5 MXN.
🥾 Sturdy walking shoes are recommended for navigating the jungle paths.
👙 Don't forget your swimsuit, insect repellent, plenty of drinking water, and a towel.
👟 Waterproof shoes are useful for climbing in and out of the river.
🗓️ Open daily from 8am to 5pm.
☀️ The best time to visit is from November to March for cooler weather, lower humidity, and minimal rain, when the waterfalls look their best.
🌧️ Avoid May to September (rainy season) as the waterfalls and rivers look brown, and swimming is not allowed.
♿ Not suitable for people with mobility impairments due to rocky and wild jungle paths.
⚠️ No food or drink available near the waterfalls, so bring your own.