Puyacatengo Waterfalls

The Puyacatengo Waterfalls drop through Sierra foothill forest a short distance from Teapa, forming a series of cascades and clear pools on the Puyacatengo River that draw both local families and visiting day-trippers seeking relief from Tabasco's lowland heat. The main fall feeds a swimming pool with a rocky, partly shaded bottom, cool enough to feel refreshing even in the hottest months, and smaller upstream pools offer quieter spots away from the main crowd near the entrance. Palapa-covered rest areas with tables line the riverbank, and small family-run stands sell grilled snacks, fruit and cold drinks, making it easy to turn the visit into a half-day outing rather than a quick stop. Water clarity and current strength shift with the seasons, and the falls are at their calmest and clearest in the dry months from December to April, while the rainy season from June to October can bring higher, more turbid water and stronger currents that make swimming less advisable. A visit combining swimming, a short walk along the riverbank and a meal at one of the food stands typically runs an hour and a half to two and a half hours. The falls pair naturally with a stop at the nearby Grutas del Coconá caves for a fuller day exploring the Teapa area.