A travel dip with Civitatis: refreshing adventures to enjoy during Holy Week

Easter break is just around the corner, and with it comes the desire to swap the daily grind for landscapes where sun, nature, and water set the pace of the trip. In Mexico, you only need to venture a little way from the city to discover hidden waterfalls, crystal-clear cenotes, rivers surrounded by jungle, or relaxing hot springs: perfect settings for a refreshing getaway.

For those already thinking about that travel break, Civitatis suggests the best destinations where water becomes the main protagonist of the experience.

Chiapas: Between Jungle and Turquoise Waters.
The starting point for this adventure is the Magical Town of San Cristóbal de las Casas, from where a journey of approximately two hours begins into the Chiapas jungle to discover the Chukumaltik cenote. This impressive natural gem, almost 200 meters in diameter, surprises visitors with its year-round warm waters—around 24°C—making swimming or snorkeling especially pleasant. Beneath the surface, the landscape becomes even more fascinating: stalagmites emerge from the depths, and the water is so transparent that visibility can reach up to 40 meters, creating the sensation of floating above an underwater world full of mystery and beauty.

Oaxaca: waterfalls and Mixtec landscapes

Nestled in the mountains of the Mixteca region lies Santiago Apoala, a small natural paradise surrounded by imposing cliffs and waterfalls, located within the Tehuacán-Cuicatlán Biosphere Reserve. With Civitatis, you can take an excursion from Oaxaca City along trails bordered by streams and natural pools, leading to two waterfalls with a drop of over 30 meters. In addition to a refreshing dip, the experience includes a climb to a natural viewpoint with spectacular views of the landscape and a brief visit to Peña de las Guacamayas (Macaw Rock), where remnants of cave paintings are still preserved.

Puebla: aquatic hiking among caves

The Magical Town of Cuetzalan is one of those perfect destinations for a refreshing dip during Easter break. This region boasts one of Mexico's largest cave systems, where underground rivers like La Garganta flow. Accompanied by a caving guide, you can explore the depths of the mountain and enjoy aquatic hiking as you journey through caves filled with stalactites and stalagmites. The tour surprises at every turn: rocky passages, flowing water, and, finally, the reward of a waterfall that cascades into the curious natural pools known as Pata de Perro (Dog's Paw). These five small, clear pools are shaped like the paw prints of man's best friend, a perfect spot to cool off and enjoy nature in the heart of the Sierra de Puebla mountains.

Guanajuato: Canyoning for the Brave Only.
For those seeking a true adrenaline rush, the Paso de Vaqueros canyon, in the semi-desert of the Sierra Gorda in Guanajuato, near San Luis de la Paz, is the perfect setting to get your heart racing. The adventure here consists of jumping into the water from natural platforms ranging from 5 to 40 meters high, combined with swimming in crystal-clear pools, sliding down natural rock slides polished by the water's flow, and rappelling. Each challenge is part of the experience and the scenery: enormous stone walls, cool water, and the constant thrill of exploring one of Mexico's most breathtaking corners.

San Luis Potosí: rappelling in Tamul

There's no thrill that can compare to the experience of rappelling down the side of Tamul Waterfall, considered the tallest in the Huasteca Potosina region. At 105 meters high, this imposing waterfall—which can reach up to 300 meters wide during the rainy season—becomes the perfect setting for an unforgettable adventure. During the descent, in addition to feeling the force of the water cascading from above—fed by the Gallinas River—the landscape surprises with rock formations, tropical vegetation, and enormous rainbows that appear and disappear amidst the mist of the waterfall. This experience departs from the city of San Luis Potosí and can be easily booked through the new Civitatis app.

Coahuila: A Thermal Oasis in the Desert.
The San Joaquín Hot Springs are a true haven of peace located near Saltillo, on the border with Nuevo León. This corner of the world, considered by many to be a little-known secret of northern Mexico, is fed by sulfurous waters that have been flowing for over a century and now fill Roman-inspired underground pools. Here, the water reaches temperatures ranging from 38 to 46 °C (100 to 115 °F), creating the perfect atmosphere—between soft lighting and near-absolute silence—to relax the body, disconnect from daily life, and let time slip by while enjoying a warm and restorative bath that lasts for three hours.

Source: Civitatis.