How to visit and what to see in Havasu Falls, waterfalls in the Grand Canyon

A very special place to visit in the area of Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona they are Havasu Falls .

It is a natural area with several waterfalls, the largest with a height of 61 meters, which form a natural pools with striking turquoise waters.

This is a natural area that, due to its location, attracts many visitors who want to make the most of their trip to the Grand Canyon of the Colorado.

Where is Havasu Falls

The falls are located to the south of the aforementioned Grand Canyon National Park, in a place already outside its limits.

Specifically, the waterfalls are located in the Indian reservation Havasupai, and for whose excursion it is advisable to dedicate two days.

Who are the Havasupai Indians?

This territory of Arizona has been historically inhabited by the aforementioned Indians Havasupai, who have lived there for more than 800 years.

Although in 1882 the Havasupai They were forced to abandon said territory, later, in 1975, they won the long legal battle by which they recovered their rights to inhabit it again.

What to see when visiting Havasu Falls

The tourist attraction of Havasu Falls It is found in its landscapes of deep canyons, typical of the foothills of the Grand Canyon, in which a series of waterfalls and natural pools.

The striking turquoise blue color of the waters It is the result of its high mineralization, a color that contrasts with the reddish earths that surround them.

Due to its orographic characteristics, the falls area It undergoes various modifications from time to time due to the torrents formed by large storms.

And, precisely, the latest changes occurred very recently, in August 2008.

Currently the waterfall known as Havasu Falls, with a height of 37 meters, continues to maintain a large waterfall that falls over the natural pool.

However, the one known as Navajo Falls, which had a height of 21 meters, after the torrents initially dried up and disappeared.

Subsequently, in the same area a new waterfall with different characteristics has been generated, as it has diversified into several streams, which is now known as the New Navajo Falls.

The so-called Mooney Falls remains the highest of the waterfalls in this natural area, with its Meters 64.

But also, after August 2008, a new waterfall has formed that is initially known as Rock Falls.

How to get to Havasu Falls in Arizona

For get to Havasu Falls you have to take the road Indian Road 18 that starts from Seligman, In full historic Route 66.

This local route heads north to the enclave located 105 kilometers away called Hualapai Hilltop, which will take almost two hours to tour them.

Where to park your car in Havasu Falls

Hualapai Hilltop It is, in fact, a parking where you can leave your car, but it lacks a service area; Only during vacation times will you find stalls where you can buy food and drinks.

Therefore, to do this excursion it is advisable that you have previously filled the fuel tank.

How to Get to Supai on the Havasupai Indian Reservation

From Hualapai Hilltop, to go visit the area where the falls are located, you have to go to the small Supai village, place where the Havasupai Indians.

In that enclave you will find a motel, as well as a grocery store and a cafe, and nearby, a campsite.

El tour from Hualapai Hilltop you can do it on foot, Representing a hiking excursion of 13 kilometers.

If you are going to do the excursion in summer, you must be very foresight and bring enough water as very high temperatures are reached, and you should also never go alone.

Furthermore, it is not recommended to hike at night due to the danger of getting lost or suffering an incident.

From Hualapai Hilltop you can too make the trip to Supai on a horse or mule, which will take you about three hours, but you must request this service well in advance.

Where to sleep in Havasu Falls

After arriving at the town of Supai, you have to travel another three kilometers to access the camping, which is already less than a kilometer from the area of ​​the Havasu Falls.

You can also stay in a lodge whose price is $175 per room/night, with capacity for four people.

How to Buy Havasu Falls Tickets

Since access to Havasu Canyon is limited to a number of people each day, it is necessary to go to the Supai tourist office to register and pay the entrance fee.

You can also register at the motel or at the campsite if you are going to stay there.