Cascada de Texolo, Waterfall in Xico, Veracruz, Mexico

Cascada de Texolo is a waterfall near Xico in Veracruz state that plunges through dense woodlands surrounded by tropical plants and epiphytes. The water creates a strong cascade as it descends into the pool below.

The waterfall lies 3 km south of Xico, in Veracruz, about 19 km from Xalapa. Its main drop of roughly 18–24 m and the gorge with a bridge and two smaller falls nearby made it a filming location: it appears in Romancing the Stone, where the jewel is hidden in a cave behind the falls, and in Clear and Present Danger.

The falls appear in Romancing the Stone (1984), where the jewel is hidden in a cave behind a waterfall; Texolo was used for that scene. The surrounding area also served as a location for Clear and Present Danger. Visitors still come to find the spot shown on screen.

Most visitors travel by bus from Xalapa to Xico and then take a taxi to the parking area near the entrance. From there, footpaths and a suspended bridge lead to multiple viewpoints and down to the base of the falls.

A suspended bridge crosses the gorge and provides access to footpaths leading to different viewing platforms throughout the site. The bridge itself becomes part of the experience, adding an element of adventure to exploring the area.