Private Hike to Los Diamantes Waterfall from Querétaro
- 14 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of the Iztaccíhuatl volcano on a private hike to Los Diamantes Waterfall. Start early in the morning with a comfortable SUV transfer to Dos Aguas Ecotourism Park. After a quick check-in, begin a 10-km (6.2-mile) hike through forests and across streams. Reaching the waterfall takes approximately 2.5 to 3 hours. Enjoy a well-deserved break with a boxed lunch and freshly prepared coffee before beginning the approximately two-hour descent. This private experience is designed for groups of up to four people, allowing for a personalized pace and breaks when needed. We will also make a stop for a meal, for which we recommend the town of San Rafael. Food and drinks during this stop are at each traveler’s own expense. Pickup from your hotel in Querétaro between 4:00 and 4:30 AM. 10-km (6.2-mile) round-trip hike lasting approximately 5 to 6 hours. Safety equipment, boxed lunch, and freshly prepared coffee at the waterfall included. Private tour for groups of 1 to 4 travelers, with a total duration of approximately 14 hours.
Inclusions
What's included
- Private transportation
- Hot Beverages
- Hiking Poles and Safety Helmet
- All Fees and Taxes
- Box Lunch
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Park Entrance Fees
What's not
- Food is not included. We will stop at the local market in San Rafael, where we recommend trying the region’s traditional cecina.
Itinerary
Dos Aguas Ecotourism Park is located in San Rafael, Tlalmanalco, on the slopes of the Iztaccíhuatl volcano. It is the main access point to the area’s hiking trails, waterfalls, and forest landscapes. Its surroundings combine mountain forest, streams, ravines, and rock formations. The hike to Los Diamantes Waterfall begins at the park and requires a moderate level of physical fitness. In addition to serving as an entrance and checkpoint, the park offers areas where visitors can rest and enjoy the natural surroundings before or after the hike.
Los Diamantes Waterfall is located on the slopes of the Iztaccíhuatl volcano, near San Rafael in the municipality of Tlalmanalco, State of Mexico. Its approximately 110-meter (360-foot) drop descends between rock formations and mountain forest vegetation. Reaching the waterfall requires hiking along a trail with stream crossings, slopes, and some rocky sections. Its name, which means “The Diamonds,” comes from the sparkling effect created when sunlight reflects off the water as it flows over the rock walls. Water levels and trail conditions vary by season, so the landscape may look different on each visit.
After the hike, we may make an optional stop in San Rafael, a community in the municipality of Tlalmanalco, State of Mexico, at the foot of the Iztaccíhuatl volcano. We recommend visiting the local market, where the group can find traditional food stalls offering cecina and other regional dishes. This stop provides an opportunity to rest and experience a glimpse of daily life in the community before returning to Querétaro. The stop will last no longer than one hour. Food and drinks purchased during this visit are not included and must be paid for directly by each traveler.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Adonde Viajes
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in San Miguel de Allende
- Its from-price is 132% above the median of the 57 day trips we list in San Miguel de Allende.
- It is longer than most of them.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About San Miguel de Allende
San Miguel de Allende is a colonial hill town in Mexico's central highlands, with a pink-stone church, cobbled streets, galleries and an art school.
San Miguel de Allende sits at about 1,900 metres in the Bajío highlands of Guanajuato, a town of cobbled streets and painted colonial houses built when silver and trade made the region rich. The Parroquia de San Miguel Arcángel, with its pink sandstone spires, dominates the Jardín, the main square. The town takes the second half of its name from Ignacio Allende, a leader of the independence movement born here, and the historic centre is a World Heritage site.
Top-ranked sights in San Miguel de Allende: Parroquia de San Miguel Arcangel, Fábrica La Aurora, Santuario de Atotonilco.
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