Mantetzulel & Tambaque Tour

This tour begins in Tambaque, visiting a swimming pool of crystalline waters, where the rocky formations, and the rush of the water at the foot of the hill, give the visitor a most beautiful image in which to swim, surrounded by vegetation and different birds. In Huasteco, Tambaque means “place of very low water” and the community who manages this birthplace belongs to the ethnic group Teenex or Huastecans.

After refreshing ourserlves in this spot we will continue the expedition in the Mantetzulel caves, where there are two caves called El Espíritu Santo (The Holy Spirit) and El Rayo del Sol (The Sun Ray.) At this place we can see a rocky formation that looks like a Cathedral, 30 meters wide, 100 meters long, and in its interior one may enjoy the rays of sunlight through the great cavities that were formed. All of this within the municipality of Aquismón, which means “tree next to the well.”


  • Physical activity during the trip is medium.
  • Children 8 years old may attend.
  • Time required is a whole day.
  • Ideal season is all the year.

Ecotourism Activities


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  • Trip to the Tamul Waterfall by canoe

    Crossing the Tampaón River by “pangas”, typical wooden boats. See More!

  • Trip to Tamasopo & Puente de Dios

    Tamasopo, “a place where water drips” is a natural spa, which delineates a 25 meter (over 82 feet) waterfall. See More!

  • Waterfalls Circuit Excursion

    Visit the waterfalls of Micos, El Meco, El Salto, and Minas Viejas! See More!

  • Tamtoc & Thermal Waters

    Tamtoc gives us a clear idea of the characteristics of the life of the first inhabitants of this area. See More!

  • Excursion to Tambaque & Mantetzulel

    Tambaque in Huasteco means “place of the very low water”, and is a shallow crystalline fountain in which one may relax. See More!

  • Visit to Castle of Health

    Tour the town of Xilitla, and visit Beto Ramón’s “castle of health”. See More!

  • Trip to the Voladores of Tamaletón

    The Eagles or Hawks Dance, better known as the Ritual Ceremony of the Fliers. See More!