Río La Venta Canyon the sacred

A river well know for its natural walls as result of a geological fracture that turned into a canyon with caves, rapids and waterfalls.

This wonderful place is great for adventurous people as it is full of activities such as hiking.  The sacred canyon belongs to the Biosfera El Ocote and itís about 75 km. long.  You can see how the walls get closer and closer making a deep dark tunnel that turns into a cave where there are no plants, and all you can hear is the different kind of birds that make that their home.

In the past these caves […]

El Arcotete

The Arcotete is a impressive  natural arch, the last remaining segment of a system of ancient caves that have been eroded, coupled with a sob and mysterious story.

The walls up to 40m high have capricious geological formations with stalactites hanging from the ceiling increase of limestone stalagmites that resemble large bones, and a river pool spread like little soft at the bottom. Its beauty thanks to the passage of time.

The story

Named after a dramatic story, which has the French soldier Jean Francoise D’Arcotete was in love with a beautiful lady of San Cristobal, but knowing she didn’t felt the same, and instead, […]

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