Salto de Quetzalapan is one of the best kept treasures in Puebla, here you can practice more extreme sports in its incredible waterfall
Just three hours from CDMX, there is an ecotourism paradise full of adventure and fun, it is the cascada most impressive located between the limits of Zacatlán de Las Manzanas and Chignahuapan; yes we talk about Quetzalapan waterfall. This wonderful park is the ideal place for adrenaline lovers, as it has various extreme sports circuits ideal for spending an incredible weekend. If you are one of the adventurers, you can opt for the camping in the area, or for a more romantic night, rent one of the cabins in the picturesque town of Zacatlán. The beauty of this place is the various options it has for its visitors.
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Salto de Quetzalapan Waterfall is a unique destination located in the Sierra North of Puebla, Its greatest attraction, without a doubt, is the waterfall of more than 100 meters surrounded by incredible vegetation. Here you can opt for the viewpoint that will allow you to appreciate the immensity of the North Sierra, to then descend more than 300 steps that will take you to the foot of the waterfall, an ideal place to take the most beautiful photos. In this place, in addition to extreme sports, you can eat delicious snacks typical of the area: mole, bean gorditas, chalupas, cemitas and freshly harvested trout.
The seven attractions that you can experience during your stay at Quetzalapan waterfall are: zip line, suspension bridge, children’s zip line, reminder, high tension cable, wall climbing and archery The latter is one of the most requested, which is why it requires prior reservation. The cost of admission is generally less than one hundred pesos, however, each attraction and extreme sport has an extra cost. In addition, access to the campsite at the moment only accepts 30% of its capacity, for which we recommend you plan your visit in advance.
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For adventure lovers, rappelling is the option since it descends from the Salto de Quetzalapan Waterfall and with that they have the most incredible view of the Sierra Norte and Zacatlan. The Zipline and the suspension bridges have a circuit that goes through the waterfall and through the wooded area of the park. If you go with your family, you can set aside the barbecue area, here you can enjoy a picnic outdoors full of peace and tranquility. If you want a spectacular photo of the waterfall you will have to go down and up the almost 300 steps, as there is no other access to that area, since the zip line part is in the upper part of the park.
Do not forget to wear sunscreen, follow the instructions of the guides and above all keep a healthy distance and clean common areas. Another space for a perfect photo is the suspension bridge, because from the center of it you can see the upper part of the Salto de Quetzalapan waterfall. If you decide to stay in Zacatlan de Las Manzanas do not forget to visit its murals and museums. And if you decide to go to Chignahuapan, do not forget to go through some crafts, since they are unique in the world.
