The park is centered on a ravine formed by the emergence of the Cupatitzio River, whose name means “river that sings” in the indigenous Purépecha language.
This area has soft, wet ground and a temperate climate, and its flora is mainly broad-leafed plants.

The river begins here as a natural convergence of a number of small streams and springs, and the water here is clean.
The water falling down the sides of the ravine creates small natural waterfalls or is taken advantage of to create natural fountains, which makes the park unique in Mexico.
Notable waterfalls include Camelina, La Yerbabuena, El Golgota, and Tzararácua.
Fountains include La Copa de Oro, Cutzi – La Luna-, Arcoiris, Velo de Novia and Janintzizic.

The best known spring is at the very beginning of the river, called La Rodilla del Diablo ("The Devil’s Knee"), after a small indentation in the rock next to the pool formed by the spring.
According to local myth, the indentation was formed by the Devil falling to his knees, but there are competing versions as to why he did.
The first states that he was forced to his knees by a crucifix held by Juan de San Miguel, the Franciscan friar who founded modern Uruapan.
Another version of the story states that the impression was made by the knee when the Devil tripped and fell fleeing from the same person.

There are a number of stone bridges to allow visitors to cross back and forth between the two banks of the river, with names such as Los Recién Casados and Los Enamorados.
The area also contains a mural named Eréndira by local artist Manuel Pérez Coronado, which is badly deteriorated.
At certain points where the water in the river is deep enough, young divers perform for tips.
The park is centered on a ravine formed by the emergence of the Cupatitzio River, whose name means “river that sings” in the indigenous Purépecha language. This area has soft, wet ground and a temperate climate, and its flora is mainly broad-leafed plants.
The river begins here as a natural convergence of a number of small streams and springs, and the water here is clean. The water falling down the sides of the ravine creates small natural waterfalls or is taken advantage of to create natural fountains, which makes the park unique in Mexico. Notable waterfalls include Camelina, La Yerbabuena, El Golgota, and Tzararácua. Fountains include La Copa de Oro, Cutzi – La Luna-, Arcoiris, Velo de Novia and Janintzizic.
The best known spring is at the very beginning of the river, called La Rodilla del Diablo ("The Devil’s Knee"), after a small indentation in the rock next to the pool formed by the spring. According to local myth, the indentation was formed by the Devil falling to his knees, but there are competing versions as to why he did. The first states that he was forced to his knees by a crucifix held by Juan de San Miguel, the Franciscan friar who founded modern Uruapan. Another version of the story states that the impression was made by the knee when the Devil tripped and fell fleeing from the same person.
There are a number of stone bridges to allow visitors to cross back and forth between the two banks of the river, with names such as Los Recién Casados and Los Enamorados. The area also contains a mural named Eréndira by local artist Manuel Pérez Coronado, which is badly deteriorated. At certain points where the water in the river is deep enough, young divers perform for tips.
Barranca del Cupatitzio National Park