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The World’s 100 Best Waterfalls

Cascada El Meco

Huasteca Potosina, Mexico

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST WATERFALLS WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 88 2026
Cascada El Meco

Cascada El Meco is a waterfall on a river in the Huasteca Potosina, with a pool at its base and cliffs around it. Visitors drive from Ciudad Valles on a rough road, then take a boat or canoe to the base.

Highlights

  • Boat ride to the base
  • Jumps from five meters
  • Lookout point above the falls

Good to know

  • Parking and entrance about 50 pesos each
  • Life jacket mandatory for swimming
  • Go after 11 AM to avoid crowds

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