Sumidero Canyon

Experience the heart of Sumidero Canyon's awe-inspiring beauty where it is not just about a pretty place. Sumidero Canyon dates back over 66-million years to the time of dinosaurs, cracked open by tectonic shifts and scultped by the Grijalva River, expected to amass into a new ocean.

The Highlight

Hop aboard and drift through towering canyon walls—some reaching 1,000 meters high. The cruise stops at Chicoasén Dam (Mexico’s largest hydropower station) and glides past the iconic Árbol de Navidad waterfall, where moss-covered limestone plates cascade like pine branches. You will think it must be christmas time!

Wildlife spotting

Keep your eyes peeled:

Endemic species like the Mushroom Tongue Salamander, Canelo Hummingbird, and Enano Oak
Jungle regulars like spider monkeys, ocelots, and sunbathing crocodiles
Cultural echoes in caves once inhabited by indigenous groups

The Mirador

Want the canyon from above? A visit to Sumidero Canyon is not complete without the viewpoint, we highly reccomend visiting Sumidero Canyon via tour for this reason!

🧭 What You Can Do Solo

Join a public boat tour
Spot wildlife and explore marked trails
Photograph the canyon walls and waterfalls
Going solo, you do not get the viewpoints

Good to know

Tours run year-round, but dry season (Nov–May) offers clearer skies and better visibility. Excited but not ready to take a motorbike trip? We can help you connect with a tour so that all logistics are taken care of.

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