Description

A deep sinking opened 140 to 160 meters diameter offer a view of a lost exuberant jungle in a dry environment. The name indicates who were such noisy inhabitants, thousands of parrots, graceful flying in spiral come up to surface; there are rupestrian wall paints painted in red and black. Most trees are up 30 meters high, these species are not found at the exterior.

Weather

From hot to humid hot; heavy rains from June to October; the hottest months are May and June.

Ethnics group

Zoque and Tzotzil.

Location

Ocozocuautla is the state’s center region.

How to get there?

From Ocozocuautla take highway 63 to Apic-Pac. At Rancho San Luis takes a 12 Km detour to Piedra Parada, and 2 Km drive to get to the attractive village.

What to do?

Flora and fauna and rupestrian painting observation, trekking, camping and rappel.

Travel hints

It is suggested to bring drinking water, food and take out trash in the deposit. To approach the Sima, it is necessary to do it with caution to avoid accidents. Clothes and shoes must be adequate for long walks; binoculars for better watching the birds. Protective clothes for winter.

Places nearby

Reserva de la Biosfera Selva El Ocote, Cascada El Aguacero.

Contact

Sociedad Cooperativa de R.L. Tzamanguimó
Sra. Judith Villanueva Cortés
Representante
(01 961) 61 2 15 79
044 961 65 55031

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