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Tamasopo

Cascadas de TamasopoCascadas de Tamasopo

From the tének word tamasotpe (place of drizzle), this town was inhabited during the pre-Hispanic era by Huasteca and Pame people. Like in other Huasteca villages, Span­iards arrived in the sixteenth century first as colonists and later as Franciscan monks. From 1827 until 1932, this town was known as San Francisco de la Palma.

Tamasopo Falls

Families will find this spot one of the best places to spend a pleasant afternoon. Although the town is full of natural attractions, without a doubt the most visited natural wonder is this complex of three 20-meter (66-foot).  (2 kilometers (1.3 miles) north of the county seat).waterfalls that flow over and give way to tranquil ponds. The site is outfitted with camping areas, a res­taurant and parking.

God’s Bridge

The name alone gives one a glimpse of what awaits when visiting this place: a giant natural cra­ter surrounded by flourishing vegetation, where the force of water and time have carved out a cavern of clear blue, flowing water. The surround­ing areas are perfect for camping, as they offer complementary sites and services. (3 kilometers (1.9 miles) northeast of the county seat).

Aguacate Waterfall

In the town with the same name, visitors will find this enormous 65-meter (213-foot) curtain of wa­ter. The current that forms from the falling water, the varied vegetation of its surrounding environ­ment and the irregularity of its rocky surface make this site suitable for expert hikers. (37 kilometers (23 miles) north of the county seat; 18 kilometers (11 miles) north of the town of Rascón).










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