Chiapas, Mexico · North America
Agua Azul sits on the route: 10 minutes from Perla de Acapulco, 50km from Bonampak.
Agua Azul is a town located in Chiapas, Mexico. With a population of 1,064, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, Agua Azul sits in Mexico, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Mexico City time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Agua Azul to your route.
The Cascadas de Agua Azul (Spanish for "Blue Water waterfall") are a series of waterfalls found on the Xanil River in the southern Mexican state of Chiapas. They are located in the Municipality of Tumbalá, 69 kilometres (43 mi) from Palenque, near Mexican Federal Highway 199.
These waterfalls consist of many cataractsRead more
following one after another, taken from near the top of the sequence of cascades. The larger cataracts may be as high as 6 meters (20 feet) or so. During much of the distance, the water descends in two streams, with small islands in the middle.
The water has a high content of calcium carbonate and other minerals, and where it falls on rocks or fallen trees, it encases them in a thick shell-like coating of limestone.
The area was designated a flora and fauna protection area in 2000 by the Mexican government. The protected area covers 25.8 km2.
Residents reportedly restored the waterfalls after the 2017 Chiapas earthquake has created a crack and led to a temporary reduction of the water flow over the falls.
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Agua Azul is located in Chiapas, Mexico, North America. The coordinates are 16.8143 latitude, -91.5239 longitude.
Agua Azul has a population of approximately 1,064 people, making it a town in Mexico.
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Essential numbers in Mexico
Green Angels (free tourist roadside assistance on federal highways): 078.
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