The imposing waterfall hidden between the mountain range of the Sierra Madre del Sur, surprises any human being, the site is part of the Yosondúa Natural Park of the Mixteca area, is located just where a plateau ends and a depression starts. At the canyon the view is lost in the immensity of the space full of fog and breeze that causes the water to fall.

Oaxaca is one of the most mountainous states of the country, in its space crosses the Sierra Madre Oriental, the Sierra Atravesada and the Sierra Madre del Sur. It is in this latter where the natural park of Yosondúa is located and emerges in the middle of the rugged Mountain like an oasis in the middle of the desert landscape of the Oaxacan Mixteca.

This attraction of natural formation is part of the history and origin of the native peoples and described in mythical legends, exploring its inside is truly fascinating. Its richness is distinguished in its wide orography and its delicious gastronomy.

Today, indigenous people who are proud of their surroundings and their culture seek to show the world their wonders and have organized to create this ecotourism project, as expressed by Edilberto Martínez Sánchez, in charge of marketing the Yosondúa Natural Park and native of the town.

Indeed this Natural Park of Yosondúa, offers not only the spectacular nature of its Natural Waterfall called "Esmeralda", but the route over a suspension bridge of 140 meters in length that joins two mountains and allows visitors to observe the wonders of nature that is also appreciated from the viewpoint located at the foot of the waterfall.

For those who like the adventure, the site allows a five-kilometer walk to the feathered river, where you can take a dip and enjoy a country and natural breakfast.

There are mountain bike tours to El Vergel, where you can enjoy beautiful landscapes and enjoy a good lunch with people from the community, who usually share with the visitor their legends, traditions and customs.

A weekend in the Natural Park of Yosondúa is simply exciting, from lodging in the cabins overlooking the Emerald Waterfall, to participating in a camping area, where in addition to bonfires, you have the opportunity to enjoy the night beauty. With a sky full of stars and vigilance guaranteed by the community.

The construction of the project has not been easy and now that it has crystallized it is estimated that they have invested some five million pesos in infrastructure, from the construction of cabins, restaurants, footpaths with stairs, the suspension bridge that is the most impressive after the Waterfall, purchase of mountain bikes for the ride, among others.

The costs to know this wonderful place are small compared to the one that is made to know some other part of the state, for example crossing the suspension bridge costs only 15 pesos per person, the lodging in each cabin 125 pesos per person, the food goes from 45 to 65 pesos per person.

The decision is yours, visiting the Natural Park of Yosondúa is simply exciting and fun, but also relaxing to combat the stress that is acquired in the urban area.

To know the Natural Park of Yosondúa, a wonder of nature, you can previously enjoy the Ecotourism Network that starts in Tiltepec Yanhuitlán, Piedra de Agua, Teposcolula and then culminate with Yosondúa. The site imposes its singular beauty to such a degree that it is irresistible to observe it from the suspension bridge that measures 140 meters in length and at a height of 80 meters, it has an unparalleled panorama in which the valley can be appreciated and the impressive waterfalls of the waterfall.

During the walk along the paths that lead to the waterfalls, one of the villagers explains that in these mountains there are a lot of medicinal plants, which are being classified by the inhabitants of the place to share them with the visitors.

The adventure on this site is unequaled you can experience the adrenaline at its maximum expression for example in the zip line, expert guides in the maneuver will allow you an unforgettable journey and a safe and enjoyable experience like never before.

The population of Santiago Yosondúa, belongs to the district of Tlaxiaco, of the zone of the mixteca, is located to about two thousand 200 meters on the level of the sea, it borders Santa María Yolotepec, Santo Domingo Ixcatlán and Chalcatongo de Hidalgo.

It also possesses not only the natural attractions such as the emerald waterfall or the suspension bridge and the Tyrolean but also the caves of Yau Vehe Kih and other natural wonders and amenities.