Agua Azul Waterfalls - Mexico Travel

Passionate about travel and culture, Original Ethnik takes you to Mexico. It is a magnificent country to discover. You will be sublimated by its great diversity, its paradisiacal beaches and its inescapable archaeological sites. Today, we put our bags in Chapias to discover the famous waterfalls of Agua Azul.

Chiapas is one of the states of the Mexican Republic. It has an incredible biodiversity. In the center, between the cities of San Cristobal and Palenque, there is Agua Azul with its fauna, flora and fantastic waterfalls. It is a magical place where there are numerous waterfalls of turquoise blue water, more than 3,000 species of plants and animals such as spider monkeys, jaguars, herons, etc. Since 1980, it is a protected area declared a Biosphere Reserve, because it is home to an exceptional fauna and flora.

How are the Agua Azul waterfalls formed?

They are formed by the junction of three small rivers: Shumulja, Otolun, and Tulija. These rivers flow through the jungle of Chiapas. They are famous for the color of their turquoise blue water. This unusual color is due to the limestone beds of the Chiapas rivers.

What are the different activities you can do?

1/ Discover the waterfalls of Agua Azul.
With its turquoise waters, its fauna and flora, you will be amazed by its beauty.
2/ Bathe in the waterfalls and natural pools.
3/ Hike and walk along the river.
4/ Play Tarzan, throwing yourself in the water with lianas.

When to visit them?

All year round, you can visit the waterfalls of Agua Azul. But we advise you to
Favour the dry season.

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