Description

Waterfalls chain formed because of the San Vicente River. It ends in several waterfalls; the highest one is 70 mts high. The natural swimming pools that are formed are made of deep turquoise blue waters; besides these waterfalls the area has vegetation that forms a tree curtain and landscapes with palms. Also, there is a hill known to have not- yet-explored archaeological ruins.

Weather

Sub-humid hot weather with rains in summer; average temperature of 24.5°C.

Location

It is located in the Tzimol and Socoltenango municipalities, in the Border Region of the state.

How to get there?

Near Socoltenango, 53 km from Comitan, there is a site known as La Mesilla; in here there is an access road of 2.5 kms to get to these waterfalls.

Things to do?

Long walks, swimming, mountain bicycling, tour to the archaeological ruins and escalade.

Tourism Services

Restaurant for 60 people, 2 duplex cabins for 4 people each, 2 quadruple cabins with 8 rooms for 2 people each, family palapas with cafeteria, parking for 400 automobiles, bathrooms with showers, 1 multiple use palapa for conferences for 100 peoples, handcraft stores, camping area and Tourism information module.

Travel hints

The site can be visited all year round; it is suggested to carry light clothing such as: t- shirt, comfortable shoes, Bermudas for long walks, camera and camping equipment if desired.

Close sites

Coapa and Baños del Carmen

Contact

Sociedad Cooperativa de R. L.
“San Cristobalito La Cascada”
C. José Guadalupe Nañez Ramos
Tel. (01 963) 10 00046

Sociedad de Solidaridad Social
“Cascada Velo de Novia”
C. Pedro Morales Morales
Tel. (01 963) 63 0 84 79

Secretaría de Turismo
(Tourism Secretary’s Office)
National toll free number: 01 800 280 3500