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Sótano de las Golondrinas

Mexico, San Luis Potosí

Sótano de las Golondrinas

LocationMexico, San Luis Potosí
RegionSan Luis Potosí
TypeNatural Monument
Coordinates21.6000°, -99.1000°
Established2001
Area2.85
Nearest CityAquismón (20 km)
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About Sótano de las Golondrinas

Spectacular open-air pit cave with a 512-meter vertical drop, one of the deepest in the world. Named for the thousands of white-collared swifts and green parakeets that spiral in and out of the abyss daily. A UNESCO tentative World Heritage Site in the Huasteca Potosina karst landscape.

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Where is Sótano de las Golondrinas located?

Sótano de las Golondrinas is located in San Luis Potosí, Mexico at coordinates 21.6, -99.1.

How do I get to Sótano de las Golondrinas?

To get to Sótano de las Golondrinas, the nearest city is Aquismón (20 km).

How large is Sótano de las Golondrinas?

Sótano de las Golondrinas covers approximately 2.85 square kilometers (1 square miles).

When was Sótano de las Golondrinas established?

Sótano de las Golondrinas was established in 2001.