Olla de la Luz — Cerro de la Luz

It's a large sinkhole (doline) 233 meters across with a vertical drop of 193 meters, set high in the Xilitla cloud forest and crowned by the Cerro de la Luz.

Yes. "Olla de la Luz" and "Hoya de la Luz" are two spellings of the same sinkhole: the one 233 meters across and 193 meters deep that opens in the La Trinidad cloud forest, in Xilitla, crowned by the Cerro de la Luz. It can only be reached with a community guide.

Only with a local guide from La Trinidad: the visit must be guided, you can't get there on your own. Access is on foot, about 5 km from La Trinidad, climbing towards the Cerro de la Luz. La Trinidad is about 14 km from Xilitla.

The route runs between 1,950 and 2,300 meters above sea level, so the weather is cool and damp; bring a jacket and hiking shoes.

Admission to Olla de la Luz — Cerro de la Luz: guided route from La Trinidad (~$150–$250 MXN per group). Bringing cash is recommended just in case.

About 5 km from La Trinidad (which is ~14 km from Xilitla), climbing toward Cerro de la Luz; reached on foot and only with a community guide. The destination is in Xilitla, San Luis Potosí, Mexico.

The best season to visit Olla de la Luz — Cerro de la Luz is Dry season (Nov–May) for the forest trails. The best time of day to arrive is Mid-morning to make the most of the experience.

Plan about 5 hours to enjoy Olla de la Luz — Cerro de la Luz at a relaxed pace. The site is open Daytime tours (with a guide from La Trinidad) (Year-round (book in advance)).

To visit Olla de la Luz — Cerro de la Luz we recommend bringing: hiking shoes, a jacket or rain shell, water and snacks, camera, cash. Important: A local guide from La Trinidad is required — you can't reach it on your own. It involves a cloud-forest hike at altitude (1,950–2,300 m), and it's a deep abyss: don't approach the edge without a guide.