Chiapas Rappel Adventure at Sima de las Cotorras
Overview
This rappel adventure is a thrilling way to explore the natural beauty and cultural history of Mexico. Your expert guide will instruct you how to rappel safely and usher you into the famous sinkhole La Sima de las Cotorras (Sinkhole of Parrots), where you’ll see ancient art and get a different perspective on our planet. In addition, you’ll see part of Mexico’s Selva El Ocote Biosphere Reserve.
What's Included
- Lunch
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Adventure activity according your selection.
- Water
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Adventure and travel insurance.
- Use of equipment
- Local guide
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
What To Expect
Rappel into the depths of Chiapas renowned La Sima de las Cotorras Eco Park —a large sinkhole tucked within the tropical forests of Mexico's lush Selva El Ocote Biosphere Reserve. Beginning from either Tuxtla Gutiérrez or San Cristóbal de las Casas, you'll arrive at the 'Sinkhole of Parrots' and abseil behind your guide into the darkness of this 311-foot-deep (95 meters) pit or if you prefer you can choose another option with 114-foot-deep (35 meters).Once inside, marvel at the dozens of ancient Zoque paintings adorning the rocks walls while experiencing a subterranean world unlike any other. Once you have finished you will have the opportunity to cross the sinkhole in a Zip lane of 170 Mts of distance from one end to the other in approximately 21 seconds!. This thrilling adventure includes lunch and round-trip transport.
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 at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Minimum age is 12 years
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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).
- Lunch.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Adventure activity according your selection.
- Water.
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan.
- Adventure and travel insurance.
- Use of equipment.
- Local guide.
- Gratuities.
The minimum age to participate is 12. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Chiapas Rappel Adventure at Sima de las Cotorras 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 at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Chiapas Rappel Adventure at Sima de las Cotorras 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
- Lunch
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Adventure activity according your selection.
- Water
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Adventure and travel insurance.
- Use of equipment
- Local guide
- 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 at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Minimum age is 12 years
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
