The Basaseachi (occasionally written Basaseachic) is a waterfall located in the state of Chihuahua, Mexico, with more than 300m free fall, is the highest permanent waterfall of Mexico. Basaseachi is located on top of the Sierra Madre Occidental, in the municipality of Ocampo, 3 km from the town of Basaseachi and about 265 km west of the city of Chihuahua, communicated through the Federal Highway 16 and their environment is the Basaseachic Falls National Park officially declared on February 2, 1981 during the government of Jose Lopez Portillo a protected area of 498 square kilometers. The main waterfall is formed by the flow of two streams, the Peach Creek and Basaseachi stream, coming together at the top of the mountain and then cascade down the canyon, from the cascading stream called Candameña river , like the canyon runs the river Candameña is one of those that form the Mayo River.

The area around the waterfall is famous for its natural beauty, such as rock formations and pine forests. There is another waterfall within the park Basaseachi called Piedra Bolada, located in the same canyon Candameña, however, Piedra Bolada pours water only in the rainy season while Basaseachi is permanent. Basaseachi, which in rarámuri language means place of coyotes or waterfall, is not mentioned in any documents of the colonial period, or as formal town. It appears that was not populated and there probably belonged to the mission Tomochi, near Carichic, Cajurichi today, very important town who belonged to this mission.

Both waterfalls are known for centuries, Piedra Bolada has remained out of the public domain, although it is known from time ago, especially by the local community both Stone Bolada as Huajumar where there are guides who visit the waterfall from time her grandparents. There are many myths and legends about this waterfall, this is due to their intermittency, since the stream that carries water feeds only on certain days of the rainy season. In recent years the discovery of some groups that are attributed waterfall, however this nonsense exploration and measurement Bolada Stone made until 1995 by the Speleological Group of Ciudad Cuauhtemoc. The name also causes confusion as erroneously called Piedra Volada (Stone in the air), when the name Bolada Stone refers to a spherical formation, stream and nearest human settlement. 265 Km. Exit from Chihuahua to the west on highway. No. 16. At the cross road (Km. 139) take the road to the left toward Tomochic (Km. 205) and Basaseachi (Km. 262). A 3 Km. From this town is the last vehicle parking where walking will reach the waterfall. Start the journey early in the morning and spend the night in Chihuahua.

Attractive journey through meadows, fertile fields and apple orchards. The road goes through to the mountains in the middle of forests of oak pines, meandering streams and towering rock formations. In the sierra forests the Durazno de Tello river and Basaseachi came together and make their way between the rocks, to pour water into a spectacular 310m waterfall. You will see in Candameña Canyon severe and massive cliffs with infinite shades. It is the highest waterfall in Mexico and one of the highest in the world. Basaseachi means in language Rarámuri "cascade or place of coyotes." This area was subject to constant tectonic movements and major faults that caused intense fracturing in the crust in the form of cracks, many of them descended more than 1500 m. The rainwater and groundwater flows took the grooves formed, giving rise to streams, rivers, lakes and waterfalls that came together in the canyons flooding further and erode their paths. The result was the formation of orographic system of canyons and most imposing canyons in the world. The waterfall is accessible by road, is located 274 km. west of the city of Chihuahua and is located within the Candameña Canyon located in the scenic mountains of the Sierra Madre Occidental. The distance from the State Capital by air is 215 Km that are covered in just over an hour, by road are 270 Km of paved road and is covered around 3.5 hours.

It is considered one of the highest in the country, with 246 mts. free fall onto Candameña Canyon. The Basaseachi becomes the highest fifth of America and twenty-first worldwide. A trail of 2 km. Allows hikers descend to the bottom, halfway there is a point that is called "La Ventana" viewpoint where you can enjoy a spectacular view from the waterfall. To protect it was declared national park, covering an area of 625.53 hectares, being a great landscape of forests, ravines and streams. The flora in the upper reaches of the waterfall and viewpoints area is forest of various species of pine and oak mainly. In the lower area abound various species of acacia, alder and gaves. Its fauna is composed of numerous species of birds among which the eagle, woodpeckers and wild turkey. Among the mammals; the puma, deer and fox. At the base of the waterfall area and a little further into the Candameña canyon are lynx, jaguar, raccoon, otter and wild boar, among others. The upper part of the waterfall and viewpoints region usually has a fresh temperate and cool climate during the winter. The average fall rate is 10 cubic meters per second and volume of precipitation is 765 mm of annual average.

This area allows excursions where you can admire the landscape, like down to the bottom of the waterfall and halfway there is a point called "La Ventana" is a viewpoint where you can enjoy a spectacular view. Also you can go camping and mountain biking throughout the year. You can also make purchases of regional handicrafts and souvenirs. To descend waterfall tour good health and physical condition is recommended, as well as wear and dress comfortably. To see the waterfall from the viewpoints, any season is good, but summer is especially recommended, because they were all very green landscape and bring your maximum flow to the waterfall. The viewpoints are not subject to schedule.

It is an exciting day tour to what is billed as the tallest single cascade in North America. The best time to go is during the rainy season, from July to September. The tour takes about 11 hours. Driving time is 4 hours one-way, and the strenuous hike to the bottom and back up takes 3 hours not a lot of time to be by the falls. Another option is to stay in one of the simple accommodations that have opened near the falls, if you can get transportation back the next day. Ask around Creel. A three-or four-hour drive northwest of Creel is the dramatic Cascada de Basaseáchic. At almost 300 m (1,000 ft) high, this is the third highest waterfall in North America. The towering falls are surrounded by 57 sq km (22 sq miles) of national park, with excellent walking trails and campgrounds. The park also contains several other waterfalls. Furthest from Creel and actually outside the canyon lands is the jaw-dropping 312m Cascada de Basaséachic, protected in the Parque Nacional Cascada de Basaséachic. The second-highest waterfall in Mexico (though the highest, Piedra Volada, only flows during the rainy season), it makes a long, but spectacularly rewarding day’s excursion – about four hours’ drive to the north (163km via San Pedro), and two hours on foot.