Off-road & Hike to Cañon de la Zorra (Fox Canyon), Baja California Sur, Mexico

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Just outside of the small town of Santiago on the East Cape, nestled in the lush biosphere reserve of the Sierra de la Laguna, are the natural pools and waterfall of Cañon de la Zorra. The centerpiece of the canyon is an impressive 10-meter (33-foot) waterfall that cascades into natural pools below. It’s a great spot for swimming and sunbathing on the rocks. Because the canyon is within the biosphere reserve of the Sierra de la Laguna, a minimal entrance fee must be paid to visit. Access to Cañon de la Zorra is only gained through Rancho Ecológico Sol de Mayo (tel. 011-52-624-219-5409), where you will purchase your entry bracelet and be directed to the trail to the waterfall. Ranch owner Prisciliano de la Peña Ruiz is the fifth generation of his family to have lived on the ranch, and if you speak Spanish, he’s a wealth of information about the region. When to Visit: Access is available year round. Go in the morning to get the most direct sunlight, as the sun disappears behind the mountains putting the water into shade by early afternoon. How to Visit:From Santiago, follow the signs for “Cañon de la Zorra” and “Sol de Mayo” from Francisco J. Mujica street in town. The dirt road will take you to Rancho Ecológico Sol de Mayo (GPS: 23.499002, -109.790511) where you’ll pay a small admission fee (about US$6 per person) to access the biosphere reserve and will hike about 10 minutes down to the pools and waterfall. Insider Tip: If you have a high-clearance four-wheel-drive vehicle, the nearby Santa Rita hot springs are serene and lovely and can be visited in the same day as Cañon de la Zorra. Where to Stay: Guests can camp at Rancho Sol de Mayo for about US$9. There are also seven cabins for rent that can hold 2-6 people. You can book the cabins on Airbnb. In town, there’s the classic Palomar Hotel (Calzada Maestros Misioneros de 1930, tel. 011-52-624-176-8220) or the new Amet sanctuary retreat.

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