Adventure tourism is an option that attracts new generations, since it represents an experience of physical liberation and recreation, to which culture and nature are also added. Our country has a great variety of destinations which are perfect to practice this activity; here are some options that you can visit on your next trip.
Barrancas del Cobre, Chihuahua
These canyons of the Sierra Tarahumara offer the possibility of practicing several adventure activities, such as hiking, horseback riding, climbing, rappelling, mountain biking, canyoning and rafting.
The Barrancas del Cobre Adventure Park offers all the facilities for you to practice your favorite entertainment and has zip lines, cable cars and many other amusements. Be sure to visit the Tarahumara communities, ancestral inhabitants of the highlands, with their unique cultural traits.
Jalcomulco, Veracruz
This destination is known as “The rafting capital”. In Jalcomulco it is possible to take advantage of its rapids and rivers with mild and moderate currents, if you are not an expert. There are also areas for rappelling, zip-lining, hiking, trekking and mountain bike rides, without forgetting the Veracruz gastronomy that complements this adventure.
Nevado de Toluca, Estado de México
The Nevado de Toluca is an active volcano that offers several possibilities for adventure tourism in Mexico, as well as pleasant activities in contact with nature. On its slopes there are hiking and mountain biking trails and in winter climbers take advantage of the snow on its highest part.
Ciudad Valles, San Luis Potosí
The city is known as “the gateway to the Huasteca Potosina”, where the warm climate is the pretext for water sports in the Micos, Tampaón and Santa María rivers; for the more extreme, there are activities such as canyoning, rafting, kayaking and rappel. It is also possible to explore caves, visit archeological sites and visit the emblematic Edward James Garden in the Magic Town of Xilitla.
Valle de Bravo, Estado de México
In Mexico, one of the best places to practice paragliding is Valle de Bravo, a town in the state of Mexico that has ideal weather conditions for this type of flight.