Ziplining in Huatulco: Waterfalls, Caves & Oaxacan Food

Glide over jungle canopies, swim in hidden waterfall pools, and taste handmade tortillas

Zipline and swim at a mountain waterfall in Huatulco, then explore hidden caves and eat Oaxacan mole at Finca la Gloria. The day includes a 50-minute drive from your hotel, a stop at a traditional cacao and coffee tasting spot, a certified bilingual guide, and an air-conditioned vehicle. Choose the Private option for a custom group, or the Coffee Aroma option if you want to join a scheduled departure.

Step-by-step itinerary

Waterfalls, zipline, and Oaxacan food

• Drive 50 minutes to tasting spot
• Sample cacao, coffee, and mezcal
• Discover handmade tortilla crafting
• Arrive at waterfalls to swim
• Explore hidden caves at upper level
• Enjoy zipline ride
• Eat authentic Oaxacan meal at Finca la Gloria
• Return through Sierra jungle to hotel

The Experience

The day starts with a 50-minute drive through the Sierra jungle to a traditional pre-Hispanic tasting spot, where you sample local cacao, coffee, and mezcal while watching someone make handmade tortillas by hand. That's the warm-up. The main event is the waterfall itself—a set of cascades with crystal-clear water, lush surroundings, and a main drop you can swim and jump into. At the upper level, hidden caves add a second layer to explore. The zipline runs across the water, so you're suspended over the falls before you land and wade in.

After the water and the caves, you head to Finca la Gloria for an Oaxacan meal: black mole with chicken, beans, carnitas, and handmade tortillas. The return drive winds back through the jungle to your hotel. The whole day runs eight hours from pickup to drop-off, with a certified bilingual guide and an air-conditioned vehicle handling the logistics.

What’s included

• Certified bilingual guide in English or Spanish.
• air-conditioned vehicle with pickup from your hotel.
• entry to the waterfall site, community support, and brunch at Finca la Gloria with black mole, beans, carnitas, and handmade tortillas.
• access to the upper caves.
• optional zipline ride across the falls.

Good to know

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

Operated by Paraíso Huatulco

Is this one for you?Book Private if your group wants to choose departure time and control the pace through each stop; choose Coffee Aroma for a fixed schedule and shared group experience.

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Top questions

How long does the drive to the waterfalls take?

The drive to the waterfall site is 50 minutes from your hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle.

What happens at the tasting spot before the waterfall?

At a traditional pre-Hispanic spot, you sample local cacao, coffee, and mezcal, and watch how handmade tortillas are made by hand.

Can you swim at the waterfall, or is it just for ziplining?

You can swim and jump into the crystal-clear water at the main cascade after you zipline. The upper level also has hidden caves to explore.

What's included in the meal at Finca la Gloria?

Lunch at Finca la Gloria features black mole with chicken, beans, carnitas, and handmade tortillas—an authentic Oaxacan meal.

Do I need to book ahead, and what languages does the guide speak?

Reserve at least 48 hours before your date. The guide is certified and speaks both English and Spanish.

Is the zipline optional, or do I have to do it?

The zipline is optional on some options, so you can choose whether to ride it or skip it and focus on swimming and the caves instead.