Visit to Xilitla & Golondrinas (Swallows) Cave

The tour consists of a visit to the Edward James surrealist garden in Xilitla, and then we visit the town of Xilitla, which is surrounded by mountains, hills, and exuberant vegetation. To conclude this trip we will taste a typical regional dish, and afterwards we will visit the Sótano of the Golondrinas.

Sótano of the Golondrinas is the 6^th deepest abyss in the world, with a free fall of 376 meters (over 1233 feet) and a total depth of 512 meters (over 1679 feet.)

Come with us to observe thousands of white collard swallows, and parakeets in a surprising ritual, flying over the abyss, and then diving at 210 kilometers (over 130 miles) per hour. This place named by some tourists “the swallows’s well” is one of the 13 wonders of Mexico, located in the State of San Luis Potosí (SLP), being an unequaled natural spectacle.

We are also offering a tour to the Sótano of the Huahuas, with a visit to Xilitla.

Physical activity during the trip is low in Xilitla y medium at the Golondrinas Abyss.
Children 5 years old may attend.
Time required is a whole day.
Ideal season is all the year.

Clothing and comfortable footwear suitable for long hike over rough terrain.
Swimsuit or clothing to get wet. You will have the opportunity to swim.
Towel. Required to cover vehichle seat if you are wet.
Hat/cap.
Biodegradable sun block.
Ecological bug repellent.
Small backpack for personal items.
If you have food allergies or require a specific type of food, please let us know ahead of the trip.
Make sure to bring a change of dry clothes since during the majority of the activities you will get completely wet.
The Huaxteca staff is certified in First Aid, and is equipped with a first aid kit, however for your own safety, we cannot administer medications, and therefore we recommend you bring your own.

9:00 am	We depart from Ciudad Valles, rendezvous point for tourists interested in the exploration of The Huasteca Potosina region.
10:00 am	Pit stop where you will have the option to try the region’s cinnamon bread with coffee. (Optional Consumption and at the tourist’s expense)
11:00 am	Arrival to the magical town of Xilitla where we will visit the Surrealist Edward James Garden and we will tour its installations, all while the tour guide will tell us about the life of this eccentric character and the surrounding structures.
3:00 pm	Food in Xilitla, a charming town that houses some fancy architecture and the last American jungle. Located in a coffee growing area, this magical town has plenty of quality restaurants that will allow us to sample and enjoy the local food.
4:30 pm	Pit stop where you will have the opportunity to try the local artisanal ice cream, considered by most as the best in the region, they have a large variety of flavors that could conquer your taste buds. (Optional Consumption and at the tourist’s expense)
5:30 pm	We will visit the Cave of the Swallow, considered the most spectacular in Mexico and the sixth deepest abysm in the world, with 512 meters of depth, of which 376 are freefall. This is a great vertical hollowness of karstic origin, formed by water erosion during millions of years of molding the rock. This place is a natural refuge of many kinds of birds, namely the white collared swift, often mistaken by a swallow (hence the name of the cave) as well as parrots, parakeets, and quilas.
7:00 pm	We will hike back to the vehicle for a snack and to return to Ciudad Valles.
8:30 pm	We arrive to Ciudad Valles where each tourist will be taken back to their respective hotel.

* Los horarios son aproximados y dependen de las condiciones climatológicas así como el tráfico en las carreteras.

Note:

Both outside the Surrealist Edward Jones Garden and the hike towards the Golondrinas Cave we will encounter local crafts, regional coffee, and other amenities for sale, do not forget to bring some cash.
Please notify your guide beforehand in the case of any food restrictions.
As well as departure times for your bus on the tour day.

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Visit to Xilitla & Golondrinas (Swallows) Cave

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Xilitla & Sotano de las Golondrinas

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Waterfalls Circuit Excursion

Tamtoc & Thermal Waters

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Trip to the Voladores of Tamaletón

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