Description
Located 133 km from San Cristobal de Las Casas, the blue color of the water, the
abundant vegetation, the constant breeze and the inexhaustible water sound make this
site one of the most spectacular and unforgettable sites in Mexico.
The Agua Azul river descends from the top in a stairway forming a series of impressive waterfalls that
create natural swimming pools in calcareous dikes, the so called "gours" in geological
terms. The intrepid ones can reach, with the help of the experts, other more impressive
waterfalls, because the stairway goes all the way to the bottom until the river ends in
Tulijį, forming one of the most beautiful water curtains.
Its special color can only be
seen in dry seasons and this is due to the calcareous rocks.
In the rainy season, the
beauty does not end, because it is when hydrologic volume rises.
Weather
Hot and humid with rains all year round, yearly average temperature: 26.2°C.
Ethnic group
Tzeltales and Tzotziles
Location
It is located in the Arroyo de Agua Azul (Blue Water Stream) community, Tumbalį municipality, in the Jungle Region of the state.
How to get there?
Parting from Palenque and taking the federal road No 199 with a traveling distance of 66 kms. from the city of Palenque to Ocosingo, you will find a 4km detour on the right hand that leads to Agua Azul.
Things to do?
Swimming, flora and fauna sightseeing, landscape sightseeing and camping.
Tourism Service
Restaurants, handcraft stores and bathrooms.
Travel hints
This site can be visited any time of the year. It is suggested to carry comfortable and light clothing for long walks, camera, insects-repellant and waterproof outfit in the rainy season during summer. You can swim with the proper directions of the experts to avoid accidents.
Sites nearby
Tonina and Agua Clara (Clear Water)
Contact
Delegacion de Turismo de Palenque
(Tourism Department of Palenque)
01 (916) 345-0356
Secretaria de Turismo
(Tourism State Office)
National toll free number: 01 (800) 280-3500
