Rappelling & Cliff Jumping: Huasteca Potosina Waterfalls

Two waterfalls, two ways to descend them.

Rappel down a 100-foot cliff beside Minas Viejas waterfall and cliff jump across seven cascades at Micos in Huasteca Potosina, Mexico's most dramatic waterfall region. The 9-hour activity includes a professional guide who briefs you on safety before each descent, lunch and snacks, transport by private vehicle, and hotel pickup from Ciudad Valles if you arrange it in advance. Minimum age is 6; children must be accompanied by an adult, and moderate physical fitness is required.

The Experience

The day starts with a safety briefing at Minas Viejas, where you'll learn the rappelling technique before clipping in beside a 100-foot drop into turquoise water. The guide walks you through the descent step by step, and once you reach the base there's time to swim and take photos before heading to the next site. Transport between the two waterfalls is by private vehicle, so you're not waiting for a group van or managing your own navigation.

Micos Waterfall is built for cliff jumping: seven separate cascades let you choose your entry point and pace. The guide is there for each jump, and the progression means you can start small and work up if you want, or stick to one height the whole time. Between jumps there's water time and the chance to catch your breath. Lunch and snacks are included throughout the day, so you're not stopping to hunt for food or rationing energy.

The whole experience runs 9 hours from pickup to drop-off. What you don't arrange is the route, the timing between sites, the safety setup, or the transport — those are locked in. A guide who speaks English or Spanish (you choose at booking) stays with you the entire day, so questions about technique, the water conditions or what comes next get answered on the spot.

What’s included

• Professional guide in English or Spanish.
• hotel pickup and drop-off from Ciudad Valles (if arranged in advance).
• all rappelling and cliff-jumping equipment.
• lunch and snacks throughout the day.
• transport by private vehicle between Minas Viejas and Micos waterfalls.

Good to know

Moderate physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

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Is this one for you?Book this if you're comfortable with heights and want to try two different water activities in one day — rappelling on one waterfall and cliff jumping on another. The fixed itinerary and guide mean the day is structured for you, so you're not deciding between sites or managing the timing yourself. Children as young as 6 can join if accompanied by an adult, though moderate fitness is needed for the full 9 hours of activity.

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Top questions

What's the difference between the two waterfalls on this trip?

Minas Viejas is a single 100-foot rappel down a sheer cliff face beside turquoise water, where you descend on a rope and then swim. Micos has seven separate cliff jumps of varying heights across multiple cascades, so you're entering the water by jumping instead of rappelling, and you can pick which height to jump from.

How long does the whole day take, and what's included in that time?

The activity runs 9 hours total from hotel pickup to drop-off. That includes the safety briefing and rappel at Minas Viejas, the drive to Micos, all seven cliff jumps, lunch, snacks, and transport by private vehicle throughout the day.

Do I need experience with rappelling or cliff jumping to do this?

No experience is required. The professional guide gives a detailed safety briefing at Minas Viejas before you rappel, walking you through the technique. At Micos, you choose which of the seven cascades to jump from, so you can start with a smaller height and progress at your own pace.

What happens if I'm not comfortable with one of the activities?

The guide is with you the entire time and can adjust the day to what you're comfortable with. At Micos, you're not required to jump all seven cascades — you can stick to one height or skip jumping altogether and swim instead. The rappel at Minas Viejas is the main event, but the guide will make sure you understand every step before you start.

Is hotel pickup really included, and where does it pick up from?

Hotel pickup and drop-off are included if you arrange it in advance — let the operator know at booking. Pickup is from Ciudad Valles. If you prefer to meet at the waterfall instead, you can arrange that too.

What should I bring, and what's provided?

Bring swimwear, a towel, and water shoes or sandals with a secure fit. The operator provides all safety equipment (harnesses, ropes, helmets), professional guides in English or Spanish, lunch, snacks, and transport. Wear clothes you don't mind getting wet.