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HAVASU FALLS is the most famous of the aqua-blue Havasupai Waterfalls that spill over deep-orange, travertine cliffs in a desert oasis of stunning beauty. The stark contrast between the desert landscape of the Havasu Canyon and the lush vegetation near the water is a juxtaposition of harsh desert and a sumptuous tropical paradise. The five Havasupai Falls include: Navajo Falls, Fifty Foot Falls, Havasu Falls, Mooney Falls and Beaver Falls. All are located on the Havasupai Indian reservation in a side canyon of the Grand Canyon. The waterfalls of the Grand Canyon are like no other in the world, and visiting them is the opportunity of a lifetime. . THE HAVASU CREEK is well known for its blue-green (teal) color and distinctive travertine formations. This is due to large amounts of calcium carbonate in the water that formed the limestone that lines the creek and reflects its color so strongly. So, Yes, it really is that color. . AT THE BASE OF THE WATERFALL, among the lush tropical vegetation - in stark contrast to its desert surroundings - rests a small village hidden away in this secluded oasis. And it's here that the Havasupai tribe have been living around the Grand Canyon's South Rim for the past 800 years, according to anthropologists. . FOR 800 YEARS NOW, the Havasupai tribe have considered it their sacred duty to be the Guardians of the Grand Canyon. 💓😎