Cascada de Tamul: how to get there by bus and canoe
The highest waterfall in San Luis Potosí, about 105 m, reached by paddling upstream through a turquoise canyon. Take a Senda bus to Ciudad Valles.
Top things to see and do
Our pick of the places to visit in and around Cascada de Tamul:
The waterfall
Canoe trip
Cueva del Agua
Canyon walls
Viewpoint from above
Turquoise water
Life jackets
Go early
Local food
Best time
November to May
How long
A full day from Ciudad Valles
Senda to
Ciudad Valles
Plan your trip to Cascada de Tamul
Senda takes you to Ciudad Valles. Search your date, choose your seat and pay online; your e-ticket arrives by email.
Getting to Cascada de Tamul with Senda
Senda bus to Ciudad Valles
about 6.4 a day from Monterrey
From 3 cities
Monterrey, Ciudad Victoria, Nuevo Laredo
From Monterrey: about 8h 05min
fares from MX$505
How to get to Cascada de Tamul by bus
Senda buses arrive at Ciudad Valles Central Bus Station. Departures in the next 30 days, as shown in the booking flow:
- Monterrey: about 6.4 buses a day, around 8h 05min, from MX$505
- Ciudad Victoria: about 5.4 buses a day, around 3h 55min, from MX$506
- Nuevo Laredo: about 1 bus a day, around 11h 40min, from MX$1,937
Schedules and fares change by date and season; search your date to see live times and prices.
The last stretch
From Ciudad Valles, tours and taxis reach La Morena (Tanchachín), the starting point for canoes, in about an hour and a half. Local guides rent canoes, paddles and life jackets.
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Travel tips
Arrive at the bus station at least 30 minutes before departure with your e-ticket and an official photo ID.
Senda allows up to 2 bags of up to 25 kg each in the hold, plus a small carry-on.
About Cascada de Tamul
Tamul is the most famous waterfall of the Huasteca Potosina. In the rainy season, roughly June to October, the river can run high and brown and the canoe trip may be suspended. The paddle is physical: expect about an hour each way, and bring water, sun protection and a dry bag.