Salto del nogal — Attraction in Jalisco

A beautiful place. If you get an opportunity to go, I warmly recommend. I went twice. First time I swam. Keep away from the waterfall. People have drowned, probably getting too close or under the waterfall. I kept as far as possible from the cascades where it was plenty deep. I paddled back and forth for about 5 minutes: it was most refreshing, I assure you, with lush green trees, a roaring fall, and a bright sun lighting up the trees and rocks on the other side. Always be cautious clambering over boulders in rivers. I went alone the first time, and no one was there, I was at the falls about 9am. Don't swim, don't chamber over...

The road to the trailhead was a little rough, but if you go slow, you will be fine. I did it in a regular 4-door sedan without any problems. The hike down took about 30 minutes. The hike back up took about an hour. Tapalpa is at 6,400 ft (1,950 m), so the altitude might affect you. Reportedly, it is 750 ft (229 m) down to the falls. It's worth the effort. If you are in Tapalpa, you...

I would rate this hike as an intermediate hike. Meaning going down is fairly simple, going back up is a slight challenge. There were people on the trail in various age groups and physical shape. Bring water a hat and good comfortable hiking or...