Sótano de las Huahuas
Aquismón · Extreme
A 478m abyss where thousands of parrots and swifts trace spirals at dawn and dusk.
Practical info
Good to know
Intense uphill hike — not suitable for people with knee problems. Don't approach the edge without a guide. No cell signal the whole way.
How to get there
75 min from Ciudad Valles · Highway 85 south → San Pedro de las Anonas turnoff · Final stretch is dirt road
What to bring
- · hand or head flashlight
- · hiking shoes with grip
- · binoculars
- · camera with a telephoto lens
- · water and snacks
- · warm clothing for dawn
Did you know?
- · At 478 meters deep, it's one of the deepest karst abysses in Mexico.
- · Locals call the green parrots 'huahuas' in the Tének language — hence the name.
What travelers say
“La Cascada de Tamul me dejó sin palabras. El mejor día de mi vida.”
Carlos M.
CDMX
“El sótano de las huahuas al amanecer es indescriptible. Miles de aves saliendo en espiral con el cielo anaranjado de fondo.”
Sofía R.
Monterrey
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