Mexico · Chihuahua
Basaseachic Falls
Cascada de Basaseachic
One of Mexico's tallest waterfalls drops in a single free fall into the rugged Sierra Tarahumara, part of the vast Copper Canyon region, and is best viewed from an overlook trail reached without a long trek. Indigenous Rarámuri communities still inhabit the surrounding canyon country.
One of Mexico's tallest waterfalls drops in a single free fall into the rugged Sierra Tarahumara, part of the vast Copper Canyon region, and is best viewed from an overlook trail reached without a long trek. Indigenous Rarámuri communities still inhabit the surrounding canyon country.
Basaseachic Falls drops 246 metres (807 ft) on the Basaseachic, inside Parque Nacional Cascada de Basaseáchic. It is a plunge-type fall, and the nearest base for a visit is Basaseachic, with CUU the closest airport. Access to the main viewpoint is rated moderate.
Summer rainy season (Jul-Sep) brings the fullest flow through the Sierra Tarahumara canyon country.
What you can do here
Camping
Falls where you can legally sleep within earshot of the water.
Hiking
From ten-minute boardwalks to multi-day approaches through cloud forest.
Photography
Light angles, moonbows, spray management and the hours that actually work.
When to go
Summer rainy season (Jul-Sep) brings the fullest flow through the Sierra Tarahumara canyon country.
Entry: Small national park entry fee
Getting there
- Base townBasaseachic
- AirportCUU
- CountryMexico
- RegionChihuahua, North America
- AccessModerate — a real walk — expect stairs, uneven ground or an hour on the trail
On the map
28.1953, -108.2081
Quick answers
How tall is Basaseachic Falls?
Basaseachic Falls drops 246 metres (807 feet). It is a plunge-type waterfall on the Basaseachic.
When is the best time to visit Basaseachic Falls?
Peak flow is July to September. Summer rainy season (Jul-Sep) brings the fullest flow through the Sierra Tarahumara canyon country.
What can you do at Basaseachic Falls?
Beyond the viewpoints: camping, hiking and photography. Access to the main viewpoint is rated moderate — a real walk — expect stairs, uneven ground or an hour on the trail.
How do you get to Basaseachic Falls?
The usual base is Basaseachic, and the closest airport is CUU. A real walk — expect stairs, uneven ground or an hour on the trail from there. Small national park entry fee.
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