Sumidero de Popoca, Underground lake and pit cave in Zongolica Municipality, Mexico.
The Sumidero de Popoca features a 45-meter-wide entrance leading to a 60-meter waterfall that flows into an underground lake system.
The cave formation emerged through centuries of geological processes, creating an intricate network of water channels within the eastern Sierra Madre del Sur.
Local indigenous communities of Zongolica Municipality maintain traditional narratives about the cave system, passing knowledge through generations.
Tours of the cave system operate exclusively during the dry season from November to March when water flow maintains a steady rate of 2.5 cubic meters per second.
The cave extends 150 meters northeast from the underground lake, functioning as a natural collector for regional groundwater aquifers.
Location: Zongolica Municipality
GPS coordinates: 18.76175,-96.96206
Latest update: March 6, 2025 18:39
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