Tamul Waterfall by Canoe

Cruise Tampaón by canoe along the River in typical wooden “pangas”. We will navigate the calm turquoise waters of the fourth canyon of the Santa Maria system. During the tour we will have opportunity to visit a beautiful flooded cave “Cueva del Agua” a transparent pit. It is more than twenty meters deep, ideal for diving & swimming.

Kilometers upriver is the impressive Tamul waterfall that drops 105 meters. The magnificent waterfall is the result of themerging of the Gallinas River and the santa Maria River. During the tour you will be able to appreciate the landscape consisting of high Rocky walls covered by Ferns and palms. At the end, enjoy a delicious regional dish in the “La Morena” village.

Physical activity during the trip is low in Xilitla y medium at Huahuas.
Children 3years old may attend.
Time required is a whole day.
Ideal season from July to March.(check availability on other dates).

Adjustable sandals, Water Shoes or sneakers that can get wet.
Shorts or light trousers for activities (no jeans).
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.
11:00 am	Arrival to the river bank. The guide will provide us with the necessary team to perform the activity. Presentation from our local guide about the place and instructions on rowing upstream in the Tampaon River in order to make it to the waterfall in a typical panga wooden canoe.
11:45am	We will appreciate the beautiful waterfall measuring 105 meters in height. The Tamul waterfall is the tallest waterfall in the state of San Luis Potosi.
12:30 pm	We will navigate the turquoise blue waters of the Tampaon River, one of the most scenic and clean in North America, where we will be able to swim part of the river to make it to the Water Cave or the sunken Huastec Cenote.
1:00 pm	We will get to know the water cave at the bank of the Tampaon River, a cave with 25 meters of depth where the water springs from and flows towards a waterfall and into the river.
3:30 pm	We will reach the embarking point at the shore and will head towards the restaurant.
4:00 pm	We will delight ourselves with a rich local meal cooked over a wood fire.
6:00 pm	We arrive to Ciudad Valles where each tourist will be taken back to their respective hotel.

* The Schedule is an approximate and will depend on weather and road conditions.

Note:

Please notify your guide beforehand in the case of any food restrictions.
As well as departure times for your bus on the tour day.

Important:

During the rainy season (July-October), if the river is overflown access to the river will not be permitted, the tourist will have the option to change their tour with another one marked in our calendar, or if it is available the Media Luna Spring tour in the Rio Verde town may be taken

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Tamul Waterfall by Canoe

Ecotourism Activities

Xilitla & Sótano de las Huahuas

Xilitla & Sotano de las Golondrinas

Trip to the Tamul Waterfall by canoe

Trip to Tamasopo & Puente de Dios

Waterfalls Circuit Excursion

Tamtoc & Thermal Waters

Excursion to Tambaque & Mantetzulel

Visit to Castle of Health

Trip to the Voladores of Tamaletón

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