No End to Adventure: Canyon and Waterfall Fun
Chiapas, a land of dense rainforests and untamable rivers, is a place for intrepid souls.
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Its rugged landscapes and natural treasures offer unique terrain for folks who are into intense emotions: from paddling between the vertical walls of El Sumidero Canyon to flying an ultralight over the Las Cotorras Chasm.
※ On this tour, we will explore destinations where adrenaline flows into the natural beauty, urging us to discover Chiapas through its most thrilling adventure sports.
El Sumidero Canyon
※ With its imposing walls rising up to 3,200 feet above the Grijalva River level, the Cañón del Sumidero is one of the state of Chiapas’ major landmarks and a natural wonder that provides opportunities for adventure sports and activities.
Activities 𝄪𝄪𝄪𝄪𝄪𝄪𝄪𝄪𝄪𝄪𝄪𝄪
● Kayaking on the Grijalva River: Paddling between the narrow passageways in the canyon offers a unique perspective of its cliffs and the wildlife living there.
● Observation of natural formations: The Christmas Tree, a moss-covered rock formation that resembles a holiday tree, stands out.
● Fauna sighting: Endemic species such as herons, ducks, spider monkeys and crocodiles can be observed in their natural habitat.
● Hiking, bird watching and mountain biking: The scenic overlooks in the canyon are connected to hiking routes, bird watching opportunities and mountain biking trails.
El Chiflón Waterfalls
※ Las Cascadas El Chiflón, situated in a green environment due to the vegetation, are a series of waterfalls where visitors find both scenic beauty and adventure activities.
Hiking 𝄪𝄪𝄪𝄪𝄪𝄪𝄪𝄪𝄪𝄪𝄪𝄪
● A hike to Velo de Novia: This route takes visitors to the top of the Velo de Novia Waterfall, one of the most impressive, with a nearly 400-ft descent.
● Waterfall gazing: The trail goes by a chain of five waterfalls, with staggered falls as high as nearly 400 ft.
Zip Line 𝄪𝄪𝄪𝄪𝄪𝄪𝄪𝄪𝄪𝄪𝄪𝄪
● Zip lining: The most intrepid visitors to the park choose to take in spectacular views of the waterfalls by going down the river on a zip line.
Other Activities 𝄪𝄪𝄪𝄪𝄪𝄪𝄪𝄪𝄪𝄪𝄪𝄪
● Swimming in natural pools: The pools of blue-green water that form at the foot of the smallest waterfalls are perfect swimming holes.
● Nature and wildlife tours: Tours are available to observe local flora and fauna.
Sima de las Cotorras
※ Parrot Chasm is an impressive natural cavity located in the Ocozocoautla Municipality of Chiapas. It is known for being the home of thousands of green parrots that live on its walls and give a natural show at dawn and dusk. It is also a popular place for bird watching and adventure activities like rappelling and zip lining.
Features 𝄪𝄪𝄪𝄪𝄪𝄪𝄪𝄪𝄪𝄪𝄪𝄪
● Dimensions: The chasm is approximately 460 ft deep and 525 ft in diameter.
● Geological formation: It was formed over millions of years through the erosion of underground water tables in limestone.
● Rock paintings: Its walls display rock paintings dating back to different periods of pre-Hispanic history that include handprints and figures of hunters.
Activities 𝄪𝄪𝄪𝄪𝄪𝄪𝄪𝄪𝄪𝄪𝄪𝄪
● Bird watching: It is a great place for sighting parrots and other species of birds in their natural habitat.
● Hiking: Hikes around the chasm lead to exploring the flora and checking out the scenic overlooks.
● Camping: The area has zones set up for camping and enjoying nature.
● Workshops and cultural activities: Activities that promote local culture and finding out more about the environment are available.
● Rappelling: Descending the chasm walls is an exciting experience that lets visitors see the rock paintings up close and observe the vegetation inside.
● Guided tours: Visits are organized to explore the rock paintings and tropical vegetation on the chasm floor.
Ultralight Flights over the Ocozocoautla Valley
※ Experiencing Chiapas from the air is an experience that elevates more than the body: it makes the soul soar. At the Club de Vuelo Valle Bonito, near Ocozocoautla, you can board an ultralight and fly through the skies at a height of 984 ft. From up there, the rainforest turns into a sea of green and the hamlets look like miniatures.
The highlight is flying over the Río La Venta Canyon and seeing waterfalls like La Conchuda or the famed chasm Sima de las Cotorras: the echo of the engine mixes with the calls of the green parrots that emerge from the depths like sparkling emeralds.
