Basaseachic Falls National Park
Basaseachic Falls National Park is a national park located in the western side of the state of Chihuahua in the heart of the Sierra Madre Occidental mountain range. The park is named after Basaseachic Falls (Cascada de Basaseachic) the second tallest waterfall in Mexico with a height of 246 meters (853 ft). Basaseachic Falls empties into Candameña Canyon (Barranca de Candameña) which was carved by the Basaseachic River over millions of years. The park is known for its pine-oak forest, rock formations, and scenic views from high cliffs. Cliffs in the park reach an impressive height of 1,640 meters (5,380 ft).
| Basaseachic Falls National Park | |
|---|---|
IUCN category II (national park) | |
| Location | Ocampo Municipality, Chihuahua, Mexico |
| Nearest city | Ocampo, Chihuahua |
| Coordinates | 28°07′59″N 108°15′00″W |
| Area | 5,803 hectares (14,340 acres) |
| Established | February 2, 1981 |
| Governing body | Secretariat of the Environment and Natural Resources |
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