ECOTOURISM

 

In San Luis Potosi?s surrounding areas you?ll find beautiful nature areas where you can observe countless indigenous plant and animal species.

 

Sotano de las Golondrinas ? Located more than 300 km (186 mi) southeast of San Luis Potosi, off Highway 70. Within this 285-hectare (703-acre) protected area you?ll find a truly unique ecosystem in an abyss that is 512 meters (1,690 feet) deep. At this place, from sunrise to sunset you can see hundreds of birds and bats flying around in their natural habitat.

 

Laguna de Media Luna (Half Moon Lagoon) ? Located 120 km (74 mi) east of San Luis Potosi. This is the city?s most important water source. It has six springs with clear waters and an average water temperature of 27º to 30º C (81º to 86º F). In this protected area you can observe a wide variety of terrestrial and aquatic flora and fauna.

 

Cascada de Tamul ? Lies 277 km (172 mi) east of San Luis Potosi, off Highway 70. Here you can enjoy the lush vegetation that surrounds a 105-meter (346-foot) waterfall.