Description
This cannon is approximately 75 km. long, it is a geological fracture of vertical
walls, caverns, rapids and waterfalls whose beauty is accessible only for
qualified people with special equipment. The river, that in some sites has an 80
to 90 meter width, suddenly turns into a 10-meter funnel, and there is a part
where the walls are so close together that form a cavern that in rainy seasons
turns into a terrible siphon.
Inside the cannon, several caves served as a shelter to the old human
communities who left traces of its presence. The caves, high cliffs, paths and
the intact jungle make the Cañon Rio La Venta (Rio la Venta Canyon) one of
the best sites for adventure tourism in Chiapas.
Weather
Sub-humid hot weather to humid warm weather; the rainfall season is from June to October, and the warmest months are May and June.
Location
It is located in the Ocozocoautla and Cintalapa municipalities, in the central Region of the state.
How to get there?
Its main access is from the federal road No. 190. 16 kms. from the city of Ocozocoautla there is a 3km. detour that leads to the Aguacero waterfall, starting point for the cannon tour.
Things to do?
Speleology, swimming, rafting, cannon tour, flora and fauna sightseeing, landscape sightseeing and camping.
Travel hints
The best months to make the tour are from January to May, it is important to do this tour in groups, because this site is lonely. You need comfortable clothing for long walks, sleeping bag, lifesaver jacket, waterproof clothing, boots, water cooler, lamp, insect repellant, binoculars, bird guide book, and camera.
Sites nearby
El Aguacero waterfall and the Sima de las Cotorras (Parrot Hill)
Contact
Comisión Nacional de Areas Naturales Protegidas (National Comisión of
Protected Natural Waters)
Biól. Alejandro López Portillo
Director de la Reserva de la Biosfera Selva El Ocote
(Chief Director of the
Reserve of the Jungle Biosphere El Ocote)
Tel. (01 961) 61 4 69 37 / 61 1 39 75 Ext. 109
ocote@conanp.gob.mx
portillo@conanp.gob.mx
