MaxiTravel Experiences

Maxi Falls

Emerald waters. Hidden jungle. Pure Sierra Sur.

$80USD · per person · 6 hrs

Deep in Oaxaca's Sierra Sur, an ancestral waterfall has been waiting for you.

An adventure through tropical forest to encounter exotic birds, lush vegetation, and crystalline pools fed by cascades that have flowed for centuries.

The water

Dive into
emerald.

Shallow natural pools form beneath the falls, the perfect place to swim under cascading water so clear it glows green.

The wild

Untamed by nature.

Trek through an exceptional pocket of the Sierra Sur, home to tropical birds and a richness of vegetation you won't find anywhere on the coast. Every turn is a new shade of green.

The journey

Earn
the view.

A guided trail winds up through the canyon. The climb is part of the magic, and your local guide knows every rock, bird and story along the way.

The table

Taste the community.

End your day with a traditional lunch prepared by the local community, real Oaxacan food, made by the people who call this paradise home. Go out, go local.

Everything you need to know.
6h
Duration
9–6
Day trip
5+
Min age
10
Group max
$80
Per person

What's included

  • Round-trip transportation
  • Expert local tour guide
  • Bottled water
  • Entrance fee to the falls
  • Traditional community lunch

Good to know

  • Tips not included
  • Departure 9:00 AM · Return ~6:00 PM (approx.)
  • Min 1 · Max 10 travelers

Bring: camera, biodegradable sunscreen, insect repellent, water/running shoes, swimwear, a towel, a change of dry clothes, motion-sickness tablets, and extra cash for tips & souvenirs.

Your day, hour by hour.

9:00
Hotel pickup

We collect you from your hotel and set off toward the Sierra Sur.

10:30
Into the mountains

Scenic drive through tropical forest as the landscape turns wild and green.

11:30
Guided trail & birdwatching

Hike up the canyon spotting tropical birds and unique vegetation.

12:30
Swim the emerald pools

Free time to swim under the ancestral waterfalls and take it all in.

2:30
Community lunch

A traditional meal prepared by the local community.

~6:00
Back to your hotel (approx.)

Return relaxed, sun-kissed and full of stories. Return time is approximate.

Ready to go local?

Spaces are limited to 10 travelers per departure. Reserve your spot at Maxi Falls.

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