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 we'll pick you up from your hotel in San Cristobal de las Casas and head west to discover two unique natural places in the state of Chiapas: 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 metre deep karst chasm. We'll enter the viewpoint and walk around part of the perimeter of this natural canyon to admire the cave paintings, trees up to 30 metres high, and unique species of tropical forest. Look for parrots, which use a circular flight pattern to fly in and out of the chasm.

Next, we will head to the El Ocote Biosphere Reserve for a short hike through the jungle. During the trek, we will descend 740 steps, offering views of the La Venta River and surrounding caves. At the bottom, we will enter the river to approach the El Aguacero Waterfall, a 75 metre high waterfall in a rocky canyon, where you can enjoy a refreshing dip.

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