2-Day Canyoning & Rappelling Tour: Infiernillo Canyon, Querétaro

Five kilometers of waterfalls, slides and rappels in one canyon, all the equipment on your back.

A 2-day canyoning and rappelling activity in Infiernillo Canyon near Pinal de Amoles, Querétaro, where you rappel down waterfalls, jump into pools and slide through natural terrain with a specialized guide. Day one covers travel from Querétaro, an evening induction class on rappelling and safety, and a night in a hostel in Ahuacatlan de Guadalupe. Day two is the full canyon run with more than 10 rappels. All equipment (3mm neoprene, helmet, harness, gloves, descent systems) is supplied, and a guide leads you throughout. Breakfast and a meal at the end of the tour are included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Travel and canyoning training

• Depart Queretaro before noon
• Meet at Ahuacatlan de Guadalupe
• Welcome and program explanation
• Room delivery in hostel
• Practical canyoning induction class
• Free time for dinner and rest

Day 2: Canyoning route and rappelling

• Wake up and have breakfast
• Prepare with supplied equipment
• Guided canyon tour with rappels

The experience

The route starts with a pickup in Querétaro before noon and a drive to Ahuacatlan de Guadalupe, a small mountain village 3 hours away in the Sierra Gorda range. Once you arrive, the hostel staff show you to your room, then you move straight into a practical induction class where you learn rappelling technique, communication signals, what you can and cannot do inside the canyon, and how to use the harness and descent systems. The class happens on real rock so you feel the equipment work before you're on a waterfall. After that, the evening is yours: dinner is free time in town, and you rest for the early start.

Day two begins at 7:30 am with breakfast (not included in the meal plan, but the town has local options). You gear up in the supplied 3mm neoprene, flotation vest, helmet, gloves and harness, then head into the canyon with your guide. The route covers five kilometers of hiking, jumping into pools, rappelling down waterfalls, swimming and sliding through natural chutes: more than 10 rappels in total. The guide stays with you the entire time, managing safety and pacing. The canyon is called Infiernillo (Little Hell) for the intensity of the terrain, not the temperature. The water is cold and the rock is steep, but the guide controls the descent and the flotation vest keeps you safe in the pools.

Ahuacatlan de Guadalupe is a very small town with no ATMs and limited card acceptance, so bring cash in Mexican pesos. Public transportation runs to the area, but the tour includes pickup from Querétaro. The guide speaks English or Spanish, so you choose the language at booking. Food at the end of the tour is included. Transportation back to Querétaro and any tips are your choice.

What’s included

• Hostel accommodation in Ahuacatlan de Guadalupe.
• 3mm neoprene, helmet, harness, gloves and descent systems.
• specialized guide for both days.
• entrance fee to the canyon.
• a meal at the end of the tour.
• pickup from Querétaro.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 18:00

Book up to15h before

AgesAdult (14 to 65 years) · Under 14: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

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 12 days ago

Good to know

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

Operated by Aventuras Denali Mexico

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English or Spanish, so choose the language that fits your group when you book. The 2-day format gives you time to learn the techniques in the evening induction class before you're on the waterfalls, which is what makes the canyon safe and manageable for anyone with moderate fitness. You're not learning rappelling on the first rappel.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

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.

How many rappels are in Infiernillo Canyon?

Infiernillo Canyon has more than 10 rappels down waterfalls, plus natural slides, water jumps and swimming sections across the five-kilometer route.

What equipment do I need to bring for the 2-day canyoning tour?

All technical gear is supplied: 3mm neoprene, helmet, harness, gloves, flotation vest and descent systems. Bring a change of clothes, toiletries, cash in pesos, and a towel. The hostel provides a bed and basic facilities.

When does the canyoning actually happen?

Day one is travel from Querétaro and an evening induction class on rappelling and safety. Day two starts at 7:30 am with breakfast, then you spend the morning and early afternoon in the canyon with your guide.

What is the fitness level required for this tour?

You need at least a moderate level of physical fitness. The tour is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, poor cardiovascular health, pregnancy, or children under 14.

How far is Ahuacatlan de Guadalupe from Querétaro, and can I get cash there?

Ahuacatlan de Guadalupe is 3 hours from Querétaro by vehicle. It is a very small town with no ATMs and limited card acceptance in many places, so bring cash in Mexican pesos before you leave the city.