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The World’s 100 Best Waterfalls

Cascada de Tamul

Huasteca Potosina, Mexico

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST WATERFALLS WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 24 2026
Cascada de Tamul

A tall curtain of water drops over a limestone cliff into a turquoise river in the Huasteca Potosina. Boats are rowed upstream from the La Morena dock after a short walk from parking.

Highlights

  • Tall curtain of falling water
  • Turquoise river over limestone
  • Large rock for photos

Good to know

  • Walk to dock 1 to 2 km
  • Tour about 200 pesos per person
  • Flow low or dry in some seasons

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