Huasteca Potosina Day Trip

Make your way through the most remote natural areas in the Huasteca Potosina region on this day trip from Tampico. Archeological ruins and adventure await!

Ticket Options

When making your reservation, you can choose from the following activities to participate in upon arriving in the Huasteca Potosina region. Each tour lasts 13 hours, starts at 7 am, and includes hotel pickup and drop-off, transport by minibus, a Spanish-speaking guide, and lunch.

Tamtoc and the Birth of Tanchipa

We'll reach the village of Tamuin to explore the Tamtoc archaeological site— a former settlement of the Huastecan culture. The site showcases various funerary structures, sculptures, stelae, and murals depicting the significance of the female figure in this cultural hub. Here, we'll visit the birthplace of the Tanchipa River to admire the surrounding grottoes.

Minas Viejas + Micos Waterfalls

This day trip takes us to the Mina Viejas waterfalls, which cascade down from 50 meters into a natural pool. Guests can dive in for a refreshing dip. Then, we'll go to Micos, part of the seven waterfalls taller than 1 kilometer, where waterfall jumping is available for those daring enough.

Salto + Meco Waterfalls

This experience starts at the Salto waterfall, which falls from 70 meters high. After a swim, we will proceed to the Meco lookout point for views of the 30-meter waterfall and enjoy a canoe ride to the waterfall, with the option to jump into the water.

Tamasopo and Puente de Dios

We'll arrive at Tamasopo to uncover the area near Puente de Dios, a grotto surrounded by waterfalls and jungle. After exploring, we'll head to the Tamasopo waterfalls, where vine-swinging is also available.

Xilitla and Sótano de las Golondrinas

This tour will take us to Xilitla, where we will visit the Edward James Surrealist Garden and later the colonial architecture of Xilitla. We will then proceed to Golondrinas Basement, a 512-meter deep karst cave.

Mantetzulel Caves and Huichihuayan Springs

Caving enthusiasts will enjoy the Mantetzulel Caves, including the Holy Spirit Grotto and Luz del Sol Cave, concluding with a visit to El Aguacatillo Cave and swimming in the Huichihuayan River.

Lunch

Each tour includes a traditional lunch and drink.