Basaseachic Falls National Park

Basaseachic Falls National Park is a protected area in Chihuahua centered around a permanent waterfall that plunges into a deep canyon. The region features steep rock walls, pine forests, and several streams that flow through the landscape.

The area became an official national park in 1981 as part of a broader effort to protect the natural resources of the Sierra Madre. This designation helped preserve the waterfall system and the surrounding forest from commercial development.

The name comes from the Raramuri language and refers to a place where coyotes gather near the waterfall. When you stand at the lookout, you can sense the connection between the landscape and the indigenous peoples who named it.

The park is accessible by car via Federal Highway 16 heading west from Chihuahua, with the journey requiring several hours through mountainous terrain. The best time to visit is during or shortly after the rainy season when water flows most abundantly.

The park has two different waterfall sources: one flows year-round while the other only becomes active during the rainy season. These contrasting water patterns create entirely different landscapes depending on when you visit.