Basaseachic Falls

Basaseachic Falls is a major waterfall in the state of Chihuahua, Mexico, located in the Sierra Madre Occidental and known as one of the tallest waterfalls in the country with a combined drop of about 246 metres. The falls lie within a protected park and canyon landscape.

Visitors encounter canyon scenery, lookout platforms and trails that provide views of the two-step cascade and the surrounding rugged terrain. The waterfall’s flow varies by season, with the highest volume during and after the rainy season.

The falls and surrounding canyons are natural features of the Sierra Madre Occidental; the area has been protected to conserve its scenic and ecological values and to provide managed visitor access.

The falls are in western Chihuahua within the Sierra Madre Occidental mountain range, inside the protected Basaseachic canyon area of the state.

• Height: Combined drop of the main cascade is commonly cited as about 246 metres, making it one of Mexico's tallest waterfalls.
• Best time to visit: Flow is strongly seasonal; the waterfall is most impressive during and immediately after the summer rains when river volume is highest.

What to See #

• Main cascade and viewpoints: The falls are a two-stage cascade set within a steep canyon of the Sierra Madre Occidental; viewing platforms in the national park give panoramic views of the drop.
• Hiking trails: Trails in the surrounding canyon and forest provide hiking access to lower viewpoints and to nearby canyons in the park.