Huatulco Canyoneering Adventure on the Zimatán River

Sightseeing  :  Mexico  :  Oaxaca  :  Huatulco  :  Climbing

During your Huatulco vacation, take a break from the beach and enjoy a little outdoor adventure on a canyoneering tour. Canyoneering (also known as canyoning) is the sport of exploring canyons by climbing, rappelling and swimming, and you’ll do just that on this 5-hour excursion to the Zimatán River (Rio Zimatán). With a guide, explore the canyon carved by the river, doing as much or as little activity as you want, from swimming to jumping from the boulders to rappelling down by rope. All equipment is provided, and box lunch is included.After pickup from your Huatalco hotel, head by minivan away from the coast to a canyon carved by the Zimatán River. Your guide will give you the rundown on how to best explore and experience the canyon; if you’re a canyoneering or rappelling novice, you’ll receive instruction and safety tips.

Then, you’re free to explore the canyon by swimming in natural pools, checking out waterfalls, jumping off rocks into the river, climbing up boulders, and rappelling (aka abseiling) down them into the water. If you need a rest (or simply don't want to jump off, climb up or rappel down anything!) stretch out on the rocks and enjoy the warm sunshine. You have about two hours to enjoy the river.

Take a break to eat a box lunch and sip on a refreshing beer or bottle of water, and then head back to your hotel by minivan.