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Waterfall · Aquismón, San Luis Potosí
Cascada de Tamul
A waterfall of about 105 meters where the Gallinas River falls into the Santa María canyon, reached by canoe paddling against the current.
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About Cascada de Tamul
The Tamul waterfall is the highest in San Luis Potosí, about 105 meters. The Gallinas River plunges over a rock face into the Santa María canyon, with turquoise water, and in flood season the fall can exceed 300 meters in width.
The classic trip is by wooden canoe with local guides: you paddle about an hour and a half upstream, through the canyon, to a point opposite the fall, and return downstream. Part of the route requires getting out of the canoe and pushing it through some rapid sections.
Along the way is the Cueva del Agua, a cave with a blue water pool where you can swim.
There is also a lookout above the waterfall, reachable by dirt road and trail, from which you can see the Gallinas River falling into the canyon.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
Four to five hours, including the canoe trip.
Best time
From November to May, when the river is calmer and bluer. In the morning to paddle with less heat. Trips are suspended when the river is in flood.
How to get there
From the boarding points of La Morena or Tanchachín, about 30 km from Aquismón, by car or tour, and then by canoe with guides.
Tip
Wear a life jacket and footwear that can get wet: in some sections you need to disembark and push the canoe.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Cascada de Tamul
What is the height of the Tamul waterfall?
About 105 meters.
How long does the canoe trip to Tamul take?
About an hour and a half to go, rowing against the current.
Can you see Tamul from above?
Yes, from a lookout at the top, via a dirt road and a trail.