Sima de las Cotorras & El Aguacero Waterfall Tour

Get off the beaten tourist track and connect with nature exploring two of Chiapas' hidden natural wonders on this tour of the Sima de las Cotorras and El Aguacero Waterfall from San Cristóbal de las Casas.

Sima de las Cotorras & El Aguacero Waterfall Tour

At 4 am, pickup will be from your hotel in San Cristóbal de las Casas for a drive west to the Sima de las Cotorras and El Aguacero Waterfall.

After a two and a half hour drive, we will arrive at the Sima de las Cotorras, a 140-meter deep karst chasm. You will walk around the viewpoint to see cave paintings, trees up to 30 meters high, and tropical forest species. Watch for parrots that use a unique circular flight pattern to enter the chasm.

Next, we will head to the El Ocote Biosphere Reserve for a short hike through the jungle. This includes 740 steps offering views of the La Venta River and nearby caves. Upon reaching the bottom, you will enter the river to approach the El Aguacero Waterfall, a 75-meter waterfall in a rocky canyon. You can enjoy a refreshing dip in the water here.

Afterwards, we will return, stopping in Tuxtla Gutierrez for lunch. Finally, you will be dropped off at your hotel in San Cristóbal de las Casas between 5 pm and 6 pm.