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Tlaloc, the lord of the rains, allegedly ruled
LosTuxtlas in pre-hispanic times. And the
Eyipantla waterfall was his home. On a sunny
day whensun rays magically reflect off the
roaring cascades and mist envelops the lush
surrounding foliage, Tlaloc still beckons with
his majestic presence.
The source for the waterfall is the Rio Grande de Catemaco which drains Laguna Catemaco. The name Eyipantla comes from
the Nahuatl language, Eyi, (three); pantli, (flag, furrow), tla (water). In Spanish that translates to Salto de Tres Chorros and in
English to Three Furrows Waterfall.
First constructed in 1973, 244 steps, some very steep, lead through abundant greenery and hovels of souvenir sellers to the
base of the falls. Approximately 100 feet wide and 60 feet high, the fall is impressive when standing at its base. Various
movies and commercials, including Apocalypto, were filmed here.
Accesss is via paved road from Sihuapan. Taxis & buses are available at the highway 180 turnoff. Entrance is 8 pesos. A
budget hotel, numerous restaurants and dozens of gift shops provide touristic services.
LosTuxtlas in pre-hispanic times. And the
Eyipantla waterfall was his home. On a sunny
day whensun rays magically reflect off the
roaring cascades and mist envelops the lush
surrounding foliage, Tlaloc still beckons with
his majestic presence.
The source for the waterfall is the Rio Grande de Catemaco which drains Laguna Catemaco. The name Eyipantla comes from
the Nahuatl language, Eyi, (three); pantli, (flag, furrow), tla (water). In Spanish that translates to Salto de Tres Chorros and in
English to Three Furrows Waterfall.
First constructed in 1973, 244 steps, some very steep, lead through abundant greenery and hovels of souvenir sellers to the
base of the falls. Approximately 100 feet wide and 60 feet high, the fall is impressive when standing at its base. Various
movies and commercials, including Apocalypto, were filmed here.
Accesss is via paved road from Sihuapan. Taxis & buses are available at the highway 180 turnoff. Entrance is 8 pesos. A
budget hotel, numerous restaurants and dozens of gift shops provide touristic services.
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Eyipantla Waterfall