Tuxtla Gutiérrez: Sinkhole of Parrots Full-Day Rappel 60-Meter Rappel
ID: GYG33864-41460
Category:
Country: Mexico
Duration:
09:00 hours
Description
Abseil into the sinkhole of the Sima de las Cotorras on a 7-hour rappeling tour from Tuxtla Gutiérrez. Jump into the 420-foot chasm in the karst plateau, known for its thousands of green parakeets, and marvel at cave paintings up to 10,000 years old.
Get an adrenaline rush on a full-day tour of the Sima de las Cotorras (Sinkhole of Parrots) in the karst plateau of Chiapas.
Following a pick-up from your hotel in Tuxtla Gutiérrez, drive towards the Selva El Ocote Biosphere Reserve, and marvel at the rain forest of Chimalapas. Straddling the borders of eastern Oaxaca and Veracruz in the Uxpanapa Chimalapas region, it is part of the largest tract of tropical rainforest in Mexico.
Once inside the reserve, go to the circular cavity of the Sima de las Cotorras sinkhole, and prepare for your dramatic descent. Every morning, thousands of parrots fly out of the cavity, returning by dusk.
As you abseil down about 200 feet (60 meters), you’ll see trees that can grow up to 100 feet (30 meters) tall, providing home to the parrots at the bottom of the hole. About half way down, you will also discover some ancient cave paintings, thought to be up to 10,000 years old.
After your rapel, there will be time to eat at a local restaurant to taste the regional food of Chiapas, before your transfer back to Tuxtla Gutiérrez.
Highlights
- Abseil into the vast cavity of the Sinkhole of Parrots
- See thousands of green parakeets and other birds that live in the sinkhole
- Enjoy a lunch of regional food
- Marvel at the ancient cave paintings on the sheer cliff wall
- Explore the biodiversity of the Selva El Ocote Biosphere Reserve
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Please bring drinking water, comfortable shoes, sun block, and suitable clothing
• Prepare or have breakfast at your hotel before departure
• This activity is not suitable for people with back or leg injuries
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Masks are optional but are strongly recommended while indoors
You are required to bring and wear a mask
You will receive a mandatory temperature check
Pick-up from hotels in Tuxtla Gutierrez
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
