The region of Huastecas in San Luis Potosi, Mexico has a lot to offer including the tallest waterfall of the region, Tamul waterfall. Largely unvisited by non Mexican nationals, Huastecas is known for its eco tourism and incredible natural beauty. When I was planning our RV trip to Mexico I kept seeing pictures of Tamul waterfall and I knew I had to visit myself.

What to bring

While all of these items are not required, it is suggested to have the following (especially water shoes)!

• Waterproof camera (such as a cell phone or go pro)
• Water shoes
• Sunscreen (ideally one that is environmentally safe like this)
• Buff or hat to protect your neck and face
• Long sleeve quick dry shirt
• Dry bag (especially if you don’t have waterproof cameras or other items)
• Change of clothes for after the excursion

visiting tamul waterfall

Your journey to the waterfall is up river, so you will work to get to Tamul waterfall. It’s about a 45 minute ride with about 15 minutes walking half way through to get through small rapids. The guides carry the boats through the rapids. The view on the paddle up is incredible! There are mini waterfalls, lush moss, trees, and the gorgeous blue water. It really is something special.

Tamul waterfall is 340 ft tall and nearly 300 meters long. It’s extremely powerful and truly breathtaking. You can walk up the side of the mountain some to get closer to the waterfall, but the boats take you to the closest point you can safely be before turning around.

Visiting Cueva del Agua

There were bathrooms and changing rooms on sight as well so you could get comfortable and dry before eating and taking the hour drive back into town. We are so thankful we went out of our way to experience Tamul waterfall and are so thankful to Huasteca Sharet for making it an incredible experience. I would love to hear if you’ve been to Tamul waterfall, or if you found these tips helpful when planning your trip to Tamul waterfall below.