In the southern Mexican state of Chiapas, the Cascadas de Agua Azul, Cascades of Blue Water, are a series of waterfalls that tumble down the Xanil River. The area was designated a flora and fauna protected area in 2000 by the Mexican government. A refreshing stop and swim on the way to Palenque.
A trail climbs uphill along the river, providing views of many eye-catching spots. Dazzling white waterfalls spash into turquoise pools, sliding over rocks.
And, of course, the vendors are ever-present at every tourist site in Mexico, along the way. This one was the most interesting.
At the top, or as far as we went, is a larger pool that beckons you to wade in.
Mexico: Mexico City, Teotehuacán, Tlahuac, Puebla, Cholula, Oaxaca, Monte Alban, Crossing Oaxaca, Sumidero Canyon, San Cristobal, Chamula, Agua Azul, Palenque, Campeche, Mérida, Uxmal, Chichen Itzá, Playa del Carmen
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Agua Azul is so beautiful isn’t it? The turquoise water, travertine rocks, and for us anyway, it was very quiet and peaceful. Did you go for a swim? Maggie
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Ir was lovely and there weren’t many people there. Just a quick dip, a bit chilly.
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It was pretty quiet when we were there too, but very hot, so the water was refreshing.
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Gorgeous! The color of the water is unreal…”Agua Azul,” indeed! Thanks for sharing another beautiful spot in Mexico, Ruth 🙂
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Thank you, Rebecca! The deep turquoise was so alluring.
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Idyllic – fantastic shots, Ruth.
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Thanks so much, Kerry!
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Such beautiful scenery. Yes, those vendors are ever present!
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Thanks for reading, Miriam!
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This is beautiful! I can’t believe the water is really that color.
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Thanks, Diana, that glowing turquoise is real! I’ve seen it before at Semuc Champey in Guatemala, with pools that tumble down the mountainside. I don’t know what causes that color, perhaps some minerals in the water.
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Beautiful photos!
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Thank you!
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The photos of the waters are refreshing to the eye. A person could spend days in that locale simply recuperating from the modern world.
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It is a serene place, just the sounds of tumbling water and birdsong. Thanks for reading.
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Gorgeous!
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Thank you!!
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Awesome photos 😊
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Thanks so much, Tyler!
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That looks beautiful, and it’s refreshing just to be next to water on a hot day, even if you choose not to swim!
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It was a lovely spot, and refreshing, especially after a lot of driving and city stops. I did take a quick dip.
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It looks absolutely beautiful and it’s always nice to hear the soothing flow of running water even if you don’t go in!
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The sound of the water flowing over the rocks and birdsong made for a refreshing visit. A quick dip was enough for me.
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Gorgeous!!🥰
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Thanks, Christie!
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Like the Sumidero Canyon, not a place I’d expect to find in Mexico. If you’d asked me, “Where in the world?”, I would’ve said the Caribbean or South America.
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It was similar to a place I visited in Guatemala, Semuc Champey, with tiered levels and turquoise pools. Most people would not picture Mexico in this way!
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The cascades and colour of the water are so beautiful.
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It is such an alluring and lovely sport. I wish I had taken a brief video so I could have shared the sound of the waters cascading downhill.
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Wow, this is a place of incredible natural beauty, Ruth 🙂 I love how there is a series of small waterfalls with swimming holes that make it quite the perfect spot for a relaxing day. Thanks for sharing, and have a good day 🙂 Aiva xx
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Thank you for reading an sharing your comments, Aiva!
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