El Meco & El Salto Waterfalls: Canoe, Jump, Swim

Glide through vivid turquoise waters with local guides capturing every moment

A full-day activity near Xilitla where you canoe to El Meco waterfall, jump into turquoise water, and swim in the huge natural pools at El Salto, led by a local Spanish-speaking guide with breakfast and a buoyancy vest included. The 14-hour commitment means you spend most of the day in the water rather than traveling between sites.

The experience

The route starts from your accommodation and moves through Ciudad Valles to the launch point for the canoe trip. Once you reach El Meco waterfall, the water activities begin. You jump from the rocks, dive into the pools and swim in the turquoise water that gives this stretch its name. The buoyancy vest stays with you throughout.

El Salto comes next, where the natural pools are larger and deeper. You spend time swimming and moving through the water here before heading back. The guide is local and speaks Spanish, and breakfast is provided early in the day. Photographs of the experience are taken and included.

The full 14 hours means pickup and return happen at your accommodation, with no separate transport to arrange. Infants ride on an adult's lap during the canoe sections. The activity requires at least moderate fitness and is not suitable for travelers with cardiovascular concerns.

What’s included

• Canoe transport to El Meco.
• water activities and swimming at both El Meco and El Salto.
• breakfast.
• buoyancy vest.
• photographs of the experience.
• pickup and return from your accommodation.
• local Spanish-speaking guide.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 06:30

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (18 to 55 years) · Senior (56 to 70 years) · Youth (8 to 17 years) · Child (3 to 7 years) · Infant (under 3): free

Live guideSpanish

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 15 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortPets welcomeNot recommended with heart problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Sorprendente Tour (Recorridos en la Huasteca)

Is this one for you?The 14-hour day leaves room for little else, so book this if you want to spend most of your time in the water rather than split the day between multiple activities or sightseeing stops.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (8 to 17 years); Child (3 to 7 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What exactly happens at El Meco waterfall?

El Meco is where you canoe in, then jump from the rocks into turquoise pools and swim in the water around the falls.

Do I need to know how to swim?

You wear a buoyancy vest throughout the water activities, and the guide is with the group, but you should be comfortable in water and have moderate fitness to manage the jumps and movement between pools.

Is breakfast included?

Yes, breakfast is provided as part of the activity.

Can I bring my infant?

Infants are allowed and sit on an adult's lap during the canoe sections and water time.