Rappel 150 meters into one of Chiapas’s most dramatic sinkholes, where parrots wheel, cave paintings linger on damp walls, and a cool microclimate shelters unique flora. This full‑day adventure blends technical ropework with cultural and natural history.
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A low wind moves across the rim as you peer into a bowl of shadow—walls drop away in sheer bands of limestone and volcanic tuff, and somewhere below a colony of parrots stirs like living confetti. The Sima de las Cotorras is a 150‑meter deep natural chasm in Chiapas where a different microclimate has carved out thick moss, ferns and cave paintings sheltered from the valley sun.
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
10–12 hours (full day)
Fitness Level
Moderately fit: comfortable with steep descents and several hours of walking and standing; must manage exposure.
Wildlife
History
The chasm area contains Zoque cultural traces and cave paintings; the site served as a natural shelter and ceremonial reference for pre‑Hispanic communities.
Conservation
Visits operate under community permits; stay on marked paths, avoid touching rock art, and carry out waste—local income from guided access supports conservation efforts.
Reserve your spot on the Sima de las Cotorras today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Hydration and snacks
Carry at least 2 liters of water and high‑energy snacks—the interior is humid but exertion on the rappel and rim walk burns calories fast.
Rappel gloves
Bring sturdy gloves for rope handling; guides often provide harnesses but gloves protect skin and improve grip.
Footwear with grip
Wear ankle‑supporting, grippy hiking boots—approach trails and rim paths are rocky and can be slippery when damp.
Respect fragile sites
Do not touch or lean on cave paintings or move rocks; the site is archaeologically sensitive and requires community permits.
Technical gloves
Protect hands while managing ropes and belays during the 150 m rappel.
Sturdy hiking boots
Provide traction and ankle support on rocky approaches and rim paths.
Light rain shell or fleece
Interior of the chasm can be cooler and humid; layers help regulate temperature.
spring|summer|fall
Hydration system (2L+)
Keeps you hydrated over the long approach, aerial work and return to the vehicle.