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Laguna de los Suspiros

Ébano · Nature

A lagoon in the Plan de Iguala ejido whose emblem is a majestic ~200-year-old fig tree (higuerón) whose huge roots form two natural 'doorways'.

Practical info

Duration
2 hours
Entrance
No official fee published
This is the cost if you come on your own. On our tours, admission is already included.
Difficulty
Easy
Hours
Daytime visit (no set hours)
Open days
Check locally
Best time of day
Morning or sunset
Best season
Check ahead (the water level varies with drought)
Pickup
Your lodging in Xilitla or Ciudad Valles

Good to know

A rustic, emerging tourism site with no verified formal services. The water level of the Ébano lagoons drops during drought. Not to be confused with Laguna Marland (another Ébano lagoon).

How to get there

~1 h 20–1 h 45 from Ciudad Valles via Tamuín and Ébano (~70–75 km); in the Plan de Iguala ejido

What to bring

  • · insect repellent
  • · water
  • · camera
  • · cash

Did you know?

  • · Its strangler fig is around 200 years old and its roots form two large natural 'doorways', its most photographed feature.
  • · The SLP tourism ministry has promoted the lagoon as a day-trip option.

Location

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Frequently asked questions

How much is admission to Laguna de los Suspiros?+

Admission to Laguna de los Suspiros costs No official fee published. Bringing cash is recommended just in case.

How do I get to Laguna de los Suspiros from Ciudad Valles?+

~1 h 20–1 h 45 from Ciudad Valles via Tamuín and Ébano (~70–75 km); in the Plan de Iguala ejido. The destination is in Ébano, San Luis Potosí, Mexico.

What time of year is best to visit Laguna de los Suspiros?+

The best season to visit Laguna de los Suspiros is Check ahead (the water level varies with drought). The best time of day to arrive is Morning or sunset to make the most of the experience.

How much time do you need to tour Laguna de los Suspiros?+

Plan about 2 hours to enjoy Laguna de los Suspiros at a relaxed pace. The site is open Daytime visit (no set hours) (Check locally).

What should you bring to visit Laguna de los Suspiros?+

To visit Laguna de los Suspiros we recommend bringing: insect repellent, water, camera, cash. Important: A rustic, emerging tourism site with no verified formal services. The water level of the Ébano lagoons drops during drought. Not to be confused with Laguna Marland (another Ébano lagoon).

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