El Manto

We finally got to the tiny town of El Rosario where we turned right on a dirt road to El Manto. From the parking lot we had no idea what we were about to see.

Javier paid the $15 Cdn entry fee for each of us and we entered a magical world. One hundred and forty four stairs carved into the natural rock sides of a canyon took us down to the river below. It was beautiful.

El Manto is a crystal-clear, spring-fed river with a 7 m waterfall that has been gently adapted into a water park. The word ‘manto’ means aquifer or a cloak. I guess the waterfall resembled a cloak when it was named.

We walked on a well-maintained path with lush vegetation on the sides of the gorge, to the waterfall. We had our bathing suits so were able to jump into the water at the base of the waterfall. The water was warm and crystal clear. It was a lovely experience.

After our swim we joined Francisco and his dad and walked to the end of the park where there were several swimming pools and places for people to have a bbq and picnic. We were told that during Easter the place fills up with vacationing Mexicans. Being there in January was perfect as we were the ones there.

I’m sure that our photos don’t do this lovely place justice …Leggi altro