Hoyo El Cimarrón: Guatemala's Astonishing Sinkhole
Discover Hoyo El Cimarrón: Awe-inspiring natural wonder in Guatemala with a massive sinkhole and unique rainforest ecosystem.
Hoyo El Cimarrón is a massive sinkhole, or tiankeng, located near the border of Mexico in the Huehuetenango region of Guatemala. This natural wonder features nearly vertical limestone walls and a rainforest floor 200 meters (656 feet) below the surface.
A brief summary to Hoyo El Cimarrón
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- Monday 12 am-12 am
- Tuesday 12 am-12 am
- Wednesday 12 am-12 am
- Thursday 12 am-12 am
- Friday 12 am-12 am
- Saturday 12 am-12 am
- Sunday 12 am-12 am
Local tips
- Be cautious when approaching the edge, as it can be very windy.
- Combine your visit with nearby attractions like Laguna Brava or Cenotes de Candelaria for a fuller experience.
- Wear comfortable shoes for the walk to the sinkhole.
Getting There
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Driving
From Finca La Trinidad, drive west on Franja Transversal del Norte towards Gracias a Dios on the Mexican border. The parking lot for Hoyo El Cimarrón is located at kilometer 399. Pay the parking and entrance fee to the site caretakers. If no one is present, call the number posted on the parking lot sign. Parking and entrance fees apply.
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Public Transport
From Guatemala City, take a Transportes Cristobal Colón bus to La Mesilla. Get off in Camojá and find a local bus to Nentón. In Nentón, take a bus to Aldea la Trinidad, then another towards Gracias a Dios. Get off at the Hoyo del Cimarrón parking lot at kilometer 399. Expect to pay approximately Q370 from Guatemala City to Camojá, Q15-20 for each subsequent bus.
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