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Pictures of Sumidero Canyon
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Boat Ride
High speed boats wait to take visitors on the 35km river trip to the hydro electric dam.
Teamwork
Each boat carries around 10 passengers.
Calm Waters
It wasn't always like this: when there was no dam, the waters were much lower and too fierce to navigate
Towers Ahead
The highest cliff is 800m (2600 feet) above the level of the water's surface
Sumidero Canyon
Amazing Clifftops
Video
Some people bring video cameras in an attempt to capture the sheer size and depth of the canyon
Snippet
This cliff face picture shows but one third of the total height
Green Scene
Like most of Chiapas, the environment here is very fertile and green
Party Boat
A group of school kids enjoy their communal boat ride to the Sumidero Eco Park, where they will spend the day
Oh, Christmas Tree!?
Boatmen always stop so you can take a picture of this: in the rainy season, you can see water gushing down it's 'branches'
Hydro Power
The Chicoasen Hydro Electric Dam is one of Mexico's most important electricity generating plants.
End of the Tour
The river opens up and the dam prevents further navigation. The water below here is 260 meters (860 feet) deep.
Natural Wonder
The view looking back from the dam.
Here, kitty....
Well, okay you don't want to play with the Jaguar. Depending on what time of day you see them, they may be playing, resting or feeding