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By Little Pilavachi
July 22nd 2008

Agua Azul and Misol Ha

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The other water features I visted were Agua Azul and Misol Ha. Misol Ha was a stunning waterfall that one could walk behind and get refreshed by the spray. Agua Azul was a series of falls that was once again set in the jungle. It was extremely dramatic due to the obvious force the river had forming the falls over huge rocks. I loved the huge trees that were groing alongside the bank, and anted to spend more time exploring the nearby jungle, but I someho acquired a friend on the bus there. A guy from Barcelone, who once he discovered [View Full Entry]

By The Travel Pages
May 23rd 2008

San Cristobal de Las Casas & Agua Azul

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San Cristobal de las casas

Hello to all you loyal readers! Before I start I think its worth mentioning that all your comments are well appreciated. We notice when we haven't blogged for awhile because those friendly reminders of our kin back home and around the world aren't quite so present in our lives. We love those bits and pieces that bounce back at us from these. Love! On with the story… Just over two weeks ago Natalie and I headed off on a passport stamp trip. We just love getting stamps so we decided to travel all the way to San Cristobal de las Casas [View Full Entry]

By El Desperado de las Montanas
April 4th 2008

Agua Azul

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Canyon Mouth

The tranquil roar of rushing rapids over limestone fills my ears and penetrates deep into my core, washing away my worries and letting some calming peace flow in. Fireflies dance in the night sky as Orion creeps out from behind the jungle canopy. It's safe to say that this is one of the most beautiful places I've ever been. With our hammocks strung between a couple rocks near the river, we relax, enjoying the luxury of our remote campsite at Agua Azul. Situated where the clear, turquoise river comes rushing out of a narrow steep limestone canyon, we went as far [View Full Entry]

By Iraj
January 17th 2008

Agua Azul

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Casa de Maya

Agua Azul is about one an half hour south of Palenque, located in a vally sourended with mountains. I hope I would have spent at least night there, yet my day trip itself was full of advanture. If you get there, don't forget to walk all the way up to see the Casa de Maya. Short after my visit to Agua Azul, I left Palenque with the hope to get back one day very soon. I was recieved very well and I had the most amazing last day ever. [View Full Entry]

By Ali
August 9th 2002

Agua Azul

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Agua Azul

Up very early. 6am, the crack of dawn, luckily there was no chance of sleeping at this time anyway due to the cockerels. We had booked a tour to a few waterfalls and the ruins at Palenque. Agua Azul was the first. An beautiful river flowed creating several falls and some rapids, collecting in pools where people swam. Smaller bubbling streams joined with the main river. Where the water collected the pools reflected the sky in combinations of blues and turquoises, people bathed in the cool clear water. I hadn't bought my swimming trunks so I just had to soak up [View Full Entry]

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