Grutas de la Estrella Tonatico, Natural cave system in Tonatico, Mexico.
The limestone cave features numerous stalactites and stalagmites formed through water erosion, creating distinctive mineral structures throughout the cavern system.
The cave system, officially documented in 1934, contains geological formations estimated to be 500,000 years old, shaped by continuous mineral deposits.
Local guides name formations after recognizable shapes, including figures such as a mammoth, a lion, a gorilla, and a chess set.
Visitors must descend 450 steps with installed pathways, bridges, and lighting systems to access the cave, which extends for one kilometer.
Between February and June, adventurers can rappel 30 meters down to explore the underground Zapote River within the cave system.
Location: Tonatico
Elevation above the sea: 1,581 m
GPS coordinates: 18.74744,-99.63174
Latest update: March 4, 2025 10:36
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