Just 3 kilometers from Cuernavaca, in the town San Antonio Analco, there is a particular waterfall with a drop of 40 meters in the middle of thick vegetation: The San Anton Falls. Discover here the tragic legend that speaks about the birth of this waterfall and all the information you need to visit this natural beauty.
What the legend of Salto de San Antón tells
The Salto de San Antón has its own legend, it says that a maiden was waiting for her fiancé who had gone to battle and never returned. This caused her to fall into depression and die crying. Among the inhabitants of San Antón it is said that the young woman’s hair continued to grow even after death. This shocked all the residents, as it symbolized an omen.
It is said that when the gods became aware of the suffering of the maiden, They were moved by her pain and the way she died waiting for her faithful fiancé. In an act of compassion, the gods decided to turn it into a majestic waterfall. The waterfall represents her long and beautiful hairwhich continues to flow despite the passage of time and his death.
In addition, the beloved young man who lost his life in battle, was transformed into the river on which the waterfall falls, in this way, both could be united for all eternity and merge their souls into one.
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What you should take into account when you visit the Salto de San Antón
At the viewpoint of the Cascada San Antón you will enjoy an incredible natural spectacle. In fact, you can descend 100 meters using stairs that will take you to the viewpoint.
The natural viewpoint is impressive. From here you can see the prisms formed hundreds of years ago on the walls. Don’t miss the opportunity to see the back of the water!
For the more adventurous, it is said that in these water formations, divers from different places meet to practice jumps from the highest point of the rocks.
The town of san anton developed around the chapel of Saint Anthony of padua. Today, this area is recognized for its pottery and nursery activity. We recommend you look for products of this nature in the town after finishing your expedition to the waterfall.
We share some accommodations where you can rest after visiting the Salto de San Antón.
The beautiful land of “eternal spring”
Cuernavaca has a magnificent climate that makes it one of the favorite rest destinations in central Mexico. In recent years it has acquired a cosmopolitan face that is worth knowing and that can be seen in its new recreation centers, spas, restaurants and boutique hotels. You can not lose this!
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