River trekking in Colima: Wade through canyon pools

Wade upstream through smooth rock and clear pools in a narrow canyon.

River trekking adventure in a hidden canyon near Colima where you trek, wade and climb through crystal-clear pools and rock formations over 4 hours. A live guide leads in English or Spanish. Children from age 6 are welcome. The trek includes a helmet, walking stick and bottled water. During rainy season, a hidden waterfall appears along the route.

The experience

The day starts with a 30-minute ride to the canyon entrance, then you're on foot in the riverbed itself. You'll wade upstream, climb over smooth rock formations and swim through pools of clear water as the canyon walls narrow around you. The trek is active and physical (you're moving through the landscape rather than walking a trail beside it), so moderate fitness matters. A guide leads the group in English or Spanish, setting the pace and pointing out the route through the water and over the rocks.

What changes with the season: in the rainy months, a hidden waterfall flows into the canyon, adding a second water feature to the trek. The rest of the year the pools are there, but the waterfall is dry. Either way, you're moving through the same canyon and the same rock formations. You'll get wet, so bring a change of clothes and shoes that can handle water.

The trek takes 4 hours total, including the ride out and back. You get a helmet for safety, a walking stick to brace yourself on slippery rocks, and bottled water to drink along the way. Public transportation runs nearby if you're arranging your own way to the meeting point.

What’s included

• Bottled water.
• walking stick.
• helmet.
• live guide in English or Spanish.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday, Tuesday and FridayDeparts at 09:00

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (10 to 65 years) · Child (6 to 9 years) · Under 6: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 7

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsNo refund if you cancel.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.

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Good to know

Moderate physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Admire Mexico Tours DMC

Is this one for you?You trek and swim through the canyon yourself with a guide leading the group, so this suits anyone comfortable in water and on uneven rock who wants an active, hands-on experience rather than a guided walk along a trail.

Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 9 years). Under 6: they can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. No refund if you cancel.

What's the physical demand like on this trek?

The trek requires at least moderate fitness. You're wading, climbing and swimming through the canyon, not hiking a trail, so you need to be comfortable in water and on uneven rock. It's not recommended for travelers with knee problems, spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health, or for pregnant travelers.

What should I bring or wear?

Bring a change of clothes and water shoes or sandals that grip wet rock. You'll get wet wading through pools and climbing over formations. The guide provides a helmet, walking stick and bottled water, so you don't need to carry those.