Cañón del Zopilote

Cañón del Zopilote is a natural canyon in the Balsas Depression region, characterized by varied rock formations and deep valleys shaped by water erosion. The landscape displays geological layers and drainage patterns carved over thousands of years by flowing water.

Indigenous peoples have used the canyon's natural passages as trade routes connecting different regions of Guerrero since pre-Hispanic times. These ancient corridors facilitated the movement of goods and people across the landscape.

The canyon remains a place where nearby communities gather medicinal plants and observe seasonal celebrations tied to agricultural rhythms. These practices reflect the close connection local people maintain with the land and its resources.

Federal Highway 95 between Iguala and Chilpancingo offers direct access to various viewing areas along the canyon. You can experience different perspectives of the landscape from multiple stops along this main road.

The canyon is home to the rare Peniocereus zopilotensis cactus, which grows nowhere else in the world. The canyon's name actually derives from this exclusive plant species found only in this location.

Location: Guerrero

Elevation above the sea: 840 m

GPS coordinates: 17.83525,-99.56594

Latest update: December 9, 2025 20:24