Cascada Sol de Mayo
A waterfall and emerald pool in a canyon at the foot of the Sierra de la Laguna, an oasis in the desert where you can hike down to the pool and swim.
Cascada Sol de Mayo, also known as Cañón de la Zorra, lies on the edge of the Sierra de la Laguna Biosphere Reserve near the town of Santiago. A waterfall about 10 meters high spills through a granite canyon into an emerald pool, creating a striking contrast with the surrounding cactus desert. It takes about 20-30 minutes to hike down to the pool from the parking area, though the uphill return is tiring. You can swim here. The entrance crosses private farmland and requires an entrance fee. The drive from San José del Cabo takes about 1 hour, and the last stretch is on a dirt road.
Opening hours
About 08:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Cabo Pulmo National Park
- Flora Farms
- San José del Cabo Historic Center
- Estero San José
- Costa Azul Beach
- Playa Palmilla
- Chileno Bay
- Santa Maria Bay