In
the surrounding
areas of San
Cristobal de las Casas
you’ll find
spacious outdoor
areas where
you can do all
kinds of
recreational
activities, such as rock
climbing and
cave diving in
underground tunnels
with extraordinary
calcareous rock
formations.
Cascada El
Chorreadero
– Located in Chiapa de Corzo, more
than 60 km
(37 mi) west of
San Cristobal de las Casas,
off Highway
190. At this
25-meter (82-foot)
waterfall you’ll
find stalactite
and stalagmite
formations in
caverns that are ideal
for cave diving.
At this spot
you can also
go hiking,
rappel down
the waterfall’s
rock formations, or
explore the natural
pools that
form at the
waterfall’s base.
El
Arcotete
– Located 4 km
(2.5 mi) northeast
of San Cristobal de las Casas.
At this
place you’ll find
a natural stone
arch that has
taken shape
from the
river running
through it.
This spot is
ideal for rock
climbing, cave diving
and rappelling
down 35-meter (115-foot)
walls. Open
daily from
9:00 to 5:00.
Rancho Nuevo
Ecological Reserve
– Located 10 km
(6 mi) southeast of
San Cristobal de las Casas,
off Highway
190. At this
reserve you’ll find
a cavern with
tunnels that
are 550 meters (1,815
feet) deep
and 10 km (6
mi) long. The
stalactites and
stalagmites make
it an
impressive place to
go cave diving.
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