Salto de Eyipantla Riverside Trail

The walk to Salto de Eyipantla begins at a parking and entrance area in Comoapan, reached by colectivo or taxi in about 25 minutes from Catemaco in the Los Tuxtlas region. A small entrance fee is collected at the gate; no permit is otherwise required. From the entrance, a stone and concrete staircase of 235 steps descends roughly 60 metres over about 0.75 kilometres to the base of the falls, for a 1.5-kilometre round trip. The stairs are well-built with handrails along most of the descent, though steps become wet and slippery near the base where spray from the falls reaches the path. There is no technical difficulty and minimal exposure, as the staircase is enclosed by vegetation for much of its length. The main landmark is the 50-metre-wide Eyipantla waterfall on the Comoapan River, one of the largest in Veracruz by width, with viewing platforms at two levels and a swimmable pool at the base for those who want to enter the water. A reasonable turn-around point for visitors who prefer not to descend fully is the upper viewing platform, which offers a full view of the falls without the steepest section of stairs. There is no water source along the route beyond the river itself, which is not treated for drinking, so hikers should carry their own water. There are no shelters or refuge huts, but food and drink vendors operate near the entrance and at the base viewing area. The return climb back up the 235 steps is the most physically demanding part of the outing.