Aguacero Waterfall & La Venta Canyon tour from Tuxtla Gutiérrez

A towering waterfall and canyon walk a short drive from the city

This eight-hour tour from Tuxtla Gutiérrez takes you to the Aguacero Waterfall and La Venta River Canyon, both located within Ocote Biosphere Reserve. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included. You'll walk around the waterfall, explore the canyon views, and have lunch provided. The tour operates in English or Spanish, and adventure insurance is covered.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Aguacero Waterfall and Canyon

• Drive from Tuxtla Gutiérrez to Aguacero Waterfall
• Admire the 75 m high Aguacero Waterfall
• Walk around the waterfall area
• Enjoy views of La Venta River Canyon

The experience

The Aguacero Waterfall rises 75 meters from the La Venta River, and the tour gets you there with hotel pickup from Tuxtla Gutiérrez: about an hour's drive to the reserve. Once you arrive, you walk around the waterfall and the canyon itself, taking in the views the river has carved into the landscape. The guide points out the geology and the way water has shaped the rock over time.

Lunch is included, along with bottled water throughout the day and all national park fees. The tour runs in either Spanish or English depending on which version you book at checkout. Adventure insurance covers you for the full eight hours. Dress in layers and bring a light jacket: the canyon stays cool even when it's warm outside, and the mist from the waterfall adds to that.

A minimum of two people per booking is required. The tour operates in all weather, so rain doesn't cancel it. Just dress for wet conditions. Children from age 6 are welcome when traveling with two paying adults. Moderate fitness is needed for the walking and canyon terrain, though the pace is set by the group.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off from Tuxtla Gutiérrez.
• bottled water.
• lunch.
• national park fees.
• adventure insurance.
• a live guide in English or Spanish.

Options for this experience

2 options

Spanish version08:00Offered in Spanish with a guide or monitor who explains the places to visit in Spanish. Pickup is included.

English version08:00Includes a guide or monitor who provides explanations in English. Pickup is included.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (13 to 55 years) · Child (6 to 12 years) · Under 6: can't be booked

GroupUp to 14

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 47 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Ecoexperiencias

Is this one for you?Book the English version if you want a guide who speaks English. Choose Spanish if that's your preference. Both versions cover the same waterfall and canyon walk, so the choice is simply which language suits you best.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 12 years). Children under 6 can't be included in the booking.

How far is the Aguacero Waterfall from Tuxtla Gutiérrez?

The waterfall is located about one hour's drive from Tuxtla Gutiérrez, inside Ocote Biosphere Reserve. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included in the tour.

What exactly is the Aguacero Waterfall?

The Aguacero Waterfall is a 75-meter-high cascade formed by the La Venta River. You'll walk around the waterfall and the canyon it flows through, seeing the rock formations and the views the river has created.

Is lunch included in this tour?

Yes, lunch is included along with bottled water throughout the day. National park fees and adventure insurance are also covered in the price.

Can I book this tour in English?

Yes, you can choose the English version at checkout. A Spanish version is also available. Both tours run with a live guide in that language.

What's the minimum fitness level needed?

You should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness for the walking and canyon terrain. The tour is not recommended for pregnant travelers or those with poor cardiovascular health, and children under age 6 are not suitable for this activity.