OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

In the surrounding areas of San Cristobal de las Casas you?ll find spacious outdoor areas where you can do all kinds of recreational activities, such as rock climbing and cave diving in underground tunnels with extraordinary calcareous rock formations.

Cascada El Chorreadero ? Located in Chiapa de Corzo, more than 60 km (37 mi) west of San Cristobal de las Casas, off Highway 190. At this 25-meter (82-foot) waterfall you?ll find stalactite and stalagmite formations in caverns that are ideal for cave diving. At this spot you can also go hiking, rappel down the waterfall?s rock formations, or explore the natural pools that form at the waterfall?s base.

El Arcotete ? Located 4 km (2.5 mi) northeast of San Cristobal de las Casas. At this place you?ll find a natural stone arch that has taken shape from the river running through it. This spot is ideal for rock climbing, cave diving and rappelling down 35-meter (115-foot) walls. Open daily from 9:00 to 5:00.

Rancho Nuevo Ecological Reserve ? Located 10 km (6 mi) southeast of San Cristobal de las Casas, off Highway 190. At this reserve you?ll find a cavern with tunnels that are 550 meters (1,815 feet) deep and 10 km (6 mi) long. The stalactites and stalagmites make it an impressive place to go cave diving.