Tamasopo
We packed up the bikes and headed out from Xilitla a bit earlier than usual. The plan was to stop at the Cascada de Tamul, on the Tamaon River, after hearing it was a worth while stop and how beautiful the falls are. There are two options to viewing the falls. Go to the top and climb stairs or ladders all the way down…and back up of course. Or, go to the boat launch along the river, pay an admission of $250.00 pesos, and row down the river to the base of the falls.
Cascada de Tamul
We chose the second option to take the canoe ride, or pangas, to the base of the falls. Three other motorcyclists pulled in at the same time as us to take in The Falls. Our guide fitted us with life jackets and filled us in on rules and safety…in Spanish lol. And we were off…
The canoe ride was relaxing, enjoyable, and the scenery was spectacular. The water is a rich turquoise blue. The people in our group were a blast to be with. Laughing, joking around, and having a ton of fun. It turned out to be a couple of km’s of rowing the river to get the the Falls.
And plan on getting wet! There are water fights between canoes, and a small waterfall that everyone wants to row through. Be sure to pack electronics in a dry bag on this excursion.
We rounded the last corner to the Cascada de Tamul, and there they were. Absolutely Breathtaking!!! There was a large rock in the middle of the river which all the canoes pull up to. Those passengers that choose to, climb up on the rock and have photos taken with the Falls in the background.
We spent a total of four to five hours at the canoe launch, the ride down, and the ride back. It was well worth it for the adventure and the people we met.
Tamasopo
The ride from Cascada de Tamul to Tamasopo was another treat of curves and twisties through jungle and farmland. We tried a new option on renting a room…an entire house on Airbnb.
The excursion at Cascada de Tamul took a bit longer than expected, so we arrived an hour and a half late for our meeting time at the house. Got everything sorted with getting access and the keys.
We were able to ride the bikes right into the locked courtyard. Had our own pool in the backyard. The house was still in the middle of renos so the kitchen and dining area were partly usable. Not a big deal as we prefer to support local business by eating at restaurants or street vendors. The bedrooms were spacious, beds comfy, and there were three bathrooms.
We stayed at the house two nights, taking a rest day from riding on the second day. During the night on the second night, a torrential downpour went through. The pool was overflowing. By morning it had all passed through leaving everything soaked.
On to Tequisquiapan…