Los Cabos: Canyon Ziplines, Animal Sanctuary & Water Park

Summary

Zipline across wild canyon then relax with animals and water park fun

You’ll launch yourself across eight wild ziplines above Los Cabos’ canyon (sometimes side-by-side with friends), then wander through an animal sanctuary where locals share rescue stories. Cool off at the water park or test yourself on climbing walls and bikes before heading home sun-soaked and grinning.

What’s the experience like?

“You’re sure this is safe?” I asked, half-laughing, as our guide Pablo double-checked my harness. He grinned, said something about the steel cables being “stronger than my mother-in-law’s will,” and suddenly I was dangling over the Los Cabos canyon, heart pounding like it wanted out. The wind up there is dry and a little dusty, but it smells faintly sweet — desert plants maybe? Anyway, once you push off that first platform, it’s just you and the air (and sometimes your friend screaming next to you). Eight ziplines in total. Some let four of us go together — which was chaos in the best way. Honestly, I thought I’d be more scared but after the second line I just started laughing every time we zipped past those giant boulders below.

The zipline adventure is only about 20 minutes from Cabo San Lucas — close enough that you don’t lose half your day driving. At Wild Canyon they hand you water (bring your own bottle) and point out where to refill it for free. After all the adrenaline, we wandered over to their animal sanctuary. It’s not huge but felt personal; all rescues, mostly local species. One of the staff — I think her name was Marisol — told us stories about a parrot who likes to mimic cell phone ringtones (which freaked me out when it happened behind me). There’s also a wooden bridge that looks like something out of an old western movie; apparently it’s the longest in Mexico for cars and people. We took awkward selfies there because why not.

If you’ve got energy left (or kids with energy to burn), there’s a water park with slides and a pool. The sun was brutal so dipping my feet in felt like heaven. Some folks tried the climbing wall or bounced on this Eurobungy thing — I passed on that one since my legs were still wobbly from ziplining. You can grab a bike if you want to ride around too; no guide needed for that part. Just remember there’s a $25 park entry fee when you arrive (not included), but honestly by then you’re already committed — might as well enjoy everything they throw at you.

I didn’t expect to feel so light after all that — maybe it’s just letting go for a few seconds up there above the canyon, or maybe it was Pablo’s jokes echoing in my head on the drive back toward Cabo San Lucas. Either way, if someone asks what to do for a day trip near Cabo, this zipline adventure is probably what I’ll talk about first.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Zipline and park activities at Wild Canyon

• Arrive at Wild Canyon park
• Pay $25 park entry fee
• Zip across 8 ziplines
• Visit the Animal Sanctuary
• Take photo on Canyon Bridge
• Ride mountain or electric bikes
• Enjoy water park and slides
• Try Eurobungy jumping
• Challenge climbing walls

Top questions

How far is Wild Canyon from Cabo San Lucas?

It’s about 20 minutes by car from both Cabo San Lucas and San Jose del Cabo.

Is transportation included in this zipline tour?

No, transportation isn’t included but can be arranged at check-in for an extra fee.

What is included with the park entry fee?

The $25 entry fee covers access to the water park, animal sanctuary, canyon bridge, bikes, Eurobungy, and climbing wall.

Are hydration stations available during the tour?

Yes, free water refill stations are available throughout Wild Canyon if you bring your own bottle.

What are the age and weight requirements for ziplining?

The minimum age is 8 years; minimum weight is 55 lbs (24 kg), maximum weight varies between 250–300 lbs depending on zipline.

Can children or infants join this activity?

Infants can visit in strollers/prams but cannot participate in ziplining; children must meet age/weight requirements.

Is Wild Canyon wheelchair accessible?

Yes, parts of Wild Canyon are wheelchair accessible; service animals are allowed too.

What should I bring for this Los Cabos zipline tour?

Bring comfortable clothes, closed shoes, sunglasses, sunscreen, hat, and your own reusable water bottle.

What’s included

Your day includes access to eight steel-cable ziplines across Los Cabos canyon plus unlimited refills at hydration stations if you bring your own bottle. The $25 park entry fee gives you time at the animal sanctuary with rescued wildlife, use of mountain or electric bikes on trail tracks, entry to the water park with slides and pool lounge chairs, plus challenges like Eurobungy and climbing walls before heading back toward town whenever you’re ready.