Overview
ITINERARY
DAY 1- Meeting at the designated meeting point 6:30 am, departure 7:00 am to Veracruz, arrival at the exploration area, traditional food from the mountains, armed camping, beginning of the introductory course to caving, ( recognition and use of equipment and materials, knots, anchors, vertical progression techniques, descent and ascent), group comments, dinner, rest.
DAY 2- Breakfast, preparation of equipment, trekking to the basement, armed descent systems, final review of procedures, descent to the basement, exploration of the cave, exit of the basement, return to the camping area, food, group comments, Camp up, return to Mexico City, end of our services.
What's Included
- Dinner includes a dinner and a traditional mountain meal in our base camp
- Private transportation
- Includes use of personal technical equipment and collective technical equipment
- Specialized guides, Introductory course, Radio communication systems, Access permits
- Unspecified concepts
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
C. Río Tiber 204
Cuauhtémoc, 06500 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
In this adventure we will make an Underground Exploration in the Basement of Popocatl, it is located in the state of Veracruz, it has a vertical shot of 80 meters, the diameter of its mouth is 45 meters; The Coatl River penetrates completely forming an underground waterfall of 60 meters, one of the most impressive in Mexico. the gallery through which the river continues is 250 meters long and up to 40 meters high, on the roof you can see large logs dragged by the floodwaters, the river is lost in a siphon in which there are blind fish. It is inhabited by a wide variety of amphibians and insects adapted to dark conditions and numerous flocks of swallows and swifts.
Through rope systems we begin our underground exploration by rappelling down the side of the basement until we reach a ledge already inside the impressive mouth of the cave, then another maneuver is executed in ropes to continue the descent to the underground lagoon formed by the Coatl River, once off the descent line we will prepare to enter another vault where we will discover a fascinating world where few people have been.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Basement Underground Exploration of Popocatl?
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Activity code: C-235618P2
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Dinner. includes a dinner and a traditional mountain meal in our base camp.
- Private transportation.
- Includes use of personal technical equipment and collective technical equipment.
- Specialized guides, Introductory course, Radio communication systems, Access permits.
- unspecified concepts.
- Gratuities.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 12..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Basement Underground Exploration of Popocatl is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Basement Underground Exploration of Popocatl will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Dinnerincludes a dinner and a traditional mountain meal in our base camp
- Private transportation
- Includes use of personal technical equipment and collective technical equipment
- Specialized guides, Introductory course, Radio communication systems, Access permits
- Unspecified concepts
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
