EASTERN CHIAPAS REGION

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Agua Azul waterfall is one of many beautiful sights in Chiapas. The falls are approximately 39 miles south of Palenque. There are areas at Agua Azul where you can swim - this, however, is not one of them.

The Agua Azul cascades are definitely worth a visit if you are planning to visit Palenque. These falls may remind some of Dunn's River Falls in Jamaica. Agua Azul is a national park, and is easily accessible from the highway.

Agua Azul actually consists of 500 cascades. Agua Azul means "blue water" in Spanish, although this is more prevalent during the spring before the heavy rainfalls of summer and fall. The falls go on and on, back into the hills.

The falls thunder over limestone rocks and some tree trunks. Two rivers meet to make the Agua Azul falls - the Yaxha and the Shumulha. A tiny church spotted along the drive through the mountains of Chiapas.

Dave is trying to figure out whether or not he wants to go for a dip. You can hike up the falls, or even go horseback-riding. Rafting and camping can be enjoyed at the park.

Mist rising over the cascadas Heavy loads are still carried in the traditional Mayan way. Skillful young boy carrying fruit for sale near the many restaurants and shops along Agua Azul

A Chiapan family taking a break from their long walk Typical lush scenery along the highway from Palenque to Agua Azul The second man is carrying his load by the traditional Mayan tumpline method - a band or cloth attached to the load is wrapped over the front of the head as it is carried on the back.

Misol-Ha is a stunning waterfall that is a must-see if you're in the Palenque area. The Cascada de Misol-Ha is about 12 miles from Palenque. Misol-Ha is approximately 96 feet high.

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Agua Azul waterfall is one of many beautiful sights in Chiapas.	The falls are approximately 39 miles south of Palenque.	There are areas at Agua Azul where you can swim - this, however, is not one of them.
The Agua Azul cascades are definitely worth a visit if you are planning to visit Palenque.	These falls may remind some of Dunn's River Falls in Jamaica.	Agua Azul is a national park, and is easily accessible from the highway.
Agua Azul actually consists of 500 cascades.	Agua Azul means "blue water" in Spanish, although this is more prevalent during the spring before the heavy rainfalls of summer and fall.	The falls go on and on, back into the hills.
The falls thunder over limestone rocks and some tree trunks.	Two rivers meet to make the Agua Azul falls - the Yaxha and the Shumulha.	A tiny church spotted along the drive through the mountains of Chiapas.
Dave is trying to figure out whether or not he wants to go for a dip.	You can hike up the falls, or even go horseback-riding.	Rafting and camping can be enjoyed at the park.
Mist rising over the cascadas	Heavy loads are still carried in the traditional Mayan way.	Skillful young boy carrying fruit for sale near the many restaurants and shops along Agua Azul
A Chiapan family taking a break from their long walk	Typical lush scenery along the highway from Palenque to Agua Azul	The second man is carrying his load by the traditional Mayan tumpline method - a band or cloth attached to the load is wrapped over the front of the head as it is carried on the back.
Misol-Ha is a stunning waterfall that is a must-see if you're in the Palenque area.	The Cascada de Misol-Ha is about 12 miles from Palenque.	Misol-Ha is approximately 96 feet high.