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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...

  • 13 hours
  • 1 review
  • Open on Mon, Tue

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 Tamuin to explore the Tamtoc archaeological site, showcasing various funerary structures, sculptures, stelae, and murals. Here, we'll visit the birthplace of the Tanchipa River to admire the surrounding grottoes.

Minas Viejas + Micos Waterfalls

This trip takes us to the Mina Viejas waterfalls, characterized by two cascades from 50 meters (164 feet) into a natural pool. Then, we'll go to Micos, part of seven waterfalls taller than 1 kilometer (0.6 miles), where you can try waterfall jumping.

Salto + Meco Waterfalls

This experience starts at the Salto waterfall, a cascade falling from 70 meters (229 feet). We'll then visit the Meco lookout point and head into a canoe to the waterfall where you can jump into the waters.

Tamasopo and Puente de Dios

Upon arriving at Tamasopo, we'll explore the Puente de Dios grotto surrounded by waterfalls. We'll continue to Tamasopo waterfalls, where you can try vine-swinging into the waters below.

Xilitla and Sótano de las Golondrinas

This tour takes us to Xilitla and the Edward James Surrealist Garden. After exploring the area, we will visit Golondrinas Basement, a 512-meter (1,679-foot) deep karst cave.

Mantetzulel Caves and Huichihuayan Springs

Caving enthusiasts will enjoy the Mantetzulel Caves. We will visit the Holy Spirit Grotto and Luz del Sol Cave, concluding at El Aguacatillo Cave, and enjoy a swim at the Huichihuayan River's source.

Lunch

Each tour includes a traditional lunch and drink.

Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop–off
  • Transport by minibus
  • English–speaking guide
  • Lunch

Tips

  • Accessibility: No, not advisable for people with reduced mobility

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