Falling for the Waterfalls

 

 

 

 

 

 

What an amazing experience it was to be so close to two of the most impressive waterfalls in Chiapas, Mexico! The best known of them is Agua Azul, which is the largest, but my favourite one is a less well-known waterfall called Misol-Ha.

 

From Palenque, we joined a trip to Misol-Ha, through a small travel agency next door to Palenque’s bus station. The trip to Misol-Ha took around 30 minutes travelling along a hilly motorway with fantastic views, although I must admit that I’m glad I didn’t have to drive along the twisty road.

 

After parking, we walked towards the waterfall site until we arrived to the entrance. It is probably from here where you can get the best view of the magnificent 30 meters (98 ft) waterfall.

 

It is a good idea to also take the opportunity to walk behind the water and watch it fall. I had never been behind a waterfall and although it’s a wet experience, it’s really worth it. If you’re up for getting thoroughly damp, the path behind the waterfall continues until it reaches a small cave that can also be visited.

 

 

After spending some time in the magic Misol-Ha, we continued our way to Agua Azul, also through the Palenque – Ocosingo motorway. As soon as we arrived, my first impression was that unfortunately, the site has become too crowded particularly compared to Misol-Ha. A number of small restaurants and shops somehow interfere with what is otherwise a fantastic natural site. But trying to see the bright side of things, Agua Azul has a unique turquoise-colour that makes it worth a visit.

 

Quite different from Misol-Ha, Agua Azul is not one single waterfall falling from a high cliff, but instead, is composed of a series of waterfalls that flow from one to the other. The most interesting thing is to walk along the waterfalls all the way until their start, and stop by a number of miradores (view points), from which it’s possible to see the different levels of the falls.

 

Unfortunately, time goes fast when you’re having fun, but it was really worth taking a little detour to visit these two magnificent natural sites. The combination of colours and the sound of the water surrounded by the rainforest made this visit not only relaxing but also memorable. And although I didn’t jump into the water, it was fun to watch some other visitors that were braver than me!

 

I would like to thank  Villa Mercedes Hotel  for supporting this article by kindly offering a discount on their rates during my stay in Palenque.