Horsetail Falls (Salto de Cola de Caballo) is a picture perfect 40 meter (130ft) waterfall near the village of
Miguel Hidalgo in the foothills of the Sierra Santa Marta.

Its base pools are favorite weekend swimming
holes for both locals and international eco-tourists.

Its jungle setting features Chocho Palms, both a
delicacy and a devil´s gift. The plant is a living spine,
including bark and fruit! Be very careful about what
you hold onto.

Access is 16 miles from Catemaco, via paved road
through Tebanca, then about a mile to a marked turnoff
and then uphill to the village.

Entrances to the falls are not marked and it helps to pick up
an easily available village guide. The trails are not
maintained and not suitable for any handicapped person.

A trail leads to Poza Reina from here.

Links:
Ejido Miguel Hidalgo ecotourism
This was the day when most of us learned to fly.
Some of us joined the boys from Casa Hogar Orphanage  in Catemaco for a picnic and a swim at the
waterfall.