Havasu Falls in the Grand Canyon (with Map & Photos)

Havasu Falls is a waterfall of Havasu Creek, Within the State of Arizona, in the United States, there is no doubt that the Grand Canyon and the entire park that composes it is one of the main attractions. In fact, although they may not be as well known, the Havasu Falls are one of the most visited within the place.

Havasu Falls
Havasu Falls

While waterfalls abound in this region of North America, the most famous is undoubtedly Havasu. It is reached through unique paths through a small plateau that leads to a main pool of great beauty.

But the most striking feature of Havasu Falls is its constant change. Due to the unique characteristics of the orography of the land and the torrents formed by storms, sometimes very violent, this waterfall does not always look the same.

The last changes occurred in 2008, during the summer season. Now you can see a waterfall of high mineral content about 37 meters high. But as we say, they were not always like this. Its measurements and shapes tend to change according to the appearance of different meteorological phenomena.

Havasu Falls
Havasu Falls

What else to see in the area


Once you get to Havasu Falls, these are not the only falls that you can glimpse in the immense Grand Canyon of the Colorado. Another of these manifestations are, for example, Mooney Falls, the highest in the entire area, with 64 meters high.

You can also visit the peculiar Navajo Falls, which at 21 meters high disappeared a few years ago due to storms. However, a short distance away another one has appeared that is now known as New Navajo Falls.

In fact, time causes so many and such peculiar changes in the area that a new waterfall even appeared in 2008. This is called Rock Falls at the moment and is another unique and beautiful waterfall that is also worth knowing.

Havasu Falls
Havasu Falls

What to do in the Grand Canyon of the Colorado


Also, once you visit the Grand Canyon of the Colorado in Arizona and the Havasu Falls part, there are many activities that you can enjoy. For example, hiking. Can you think of a better way to get to know the natural wonders of the place than with excursions through its spectacular landscapes?

You can also get to know the Havasupai Indian Reservation, where you can get to by going through an enormous succession of waterfalls, among which are, of course, those of Havasu, perhaps the most beautiful.

The Havasupai Indians have been living in the area for more than 800 years, although in 1882 they were forced to leave the place and it was not until 1975 that they managed to return to their natural habitat after a tough and exhausting legal battle.

Today they are located south of the Grand Canyon Park, on the edge of its limits, but their area remains one of the great attractions for visitors to Havasu Falls and all of this wonderful natural part of the United States.

Havasu Falls
Havasu Falls

More facts about Havasu Falls


We say goodbye now, but not before talking a little more about the singularities of the Havasu Falls. It should be noted that the high mineralization of its waters results in impressive falls on really beautiful natural pools of turquoise blue water.

Due to the phenomenon of mineralization, the turquoise blue of the waters of the falls contrasts strongly with the earthy and reddish color of the stone in the Grand Canyon, making the landscape unique in the world.

Also, if you get to the Havasu Falls by car, you can take the opportunity to go through the mythical Route 66, which can take you from Seligman to Hualapai Hilltop, from where you will access the town of the Havasupai or even the waterfalls of the Great Canyon.

Havasu Falls Map