Cueva de Oxtalja
verified
ACA 3B
Unknown flood risk
Tamapatz, San Luis Potosi
Neat river cave located in a large dolina SW of the town of Tamapatz. The cave has some really nice flowstone and rimstone dam formations and is pretty mud-free except for the very end near the sump.
Five rappels in total, the longest 70 feet from a rock arch that starts as a slope and goes airborne partway down. Air temperature holds steady around 23 degrees Celsius (74 Fahrenheit) with crystal clear pools; a light wetsuit or waterproof jacket helps for the final push to the sump. The surrounding dolina is grazed pasture, so watch for cattle near the entrance, and it pairs well as a combo day with nearby Sotano de Cepillo.
Logistics
| Permit | No red tape or fee is documented on RopeWiki as of this check. The page places the cave southwest of Tamapatz with no land manager or access cost mentioned. |
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| Distance | 0.5mi |
| Technical | 5 rappels, longest 70 ft |
| Season | Nov-Mar |
| Vehicle access | Passenger |
| Coordinates | 21.5601, -99.0823 |