When it comes to Base Jumping at Cave of Swallows, there’s no combination of words to accurately describe this unique experience. Cave of Swallows or Sótano de las Golondrinas is a pit cave situated deep in a Mexico rain forest.
The cave’s Spanish name means Pit of the Swallows, because of the abundance of White-collared Swifts and Green Parakeets, living in holes in the cave’s walls that make this place more interesting. Especially in the evenings, it is possible to perform thrilling base jumping accompanied by these lovely creatures.
The entrance to the cave is circular opening about 50 m/164 ft east to west and 60 m/196 ft wide. The lowest point of the entrance gives a 333 m/1092 ft free fall drop to the bottom of the cave, while the highest point provides a 372 m/1220 ft free fall drop. Thanks to these features and its unique beauty, Cave of Swallows is considered as the largest cave shaft in the world, second pit in Mexico and the 11th deepest in the world. Just make the right decision and give yourself the opportunity to try Base Jumping at Cave of Swallows and get ready for cold temperatures inside the cave. During rainy days, the cave’s mouth is similar to waterfalls, like rivers cascade into the caves.
And now that you have learned so many things about this cave, it’s time to imagine yourself performing a 12 – second free fall from the top to the bottom of this pit that measures about 303 to 134 m/995 to 440 ft. All sides of the walls are undercut, giving the pit a shape resembling a megaphone.
Nearby, you will find many schools with qualified instructors to train you for the exciting sport of Base Jumping. So, visit this place as soon as possible and be sure that nothing can disturb the sound of excitement!
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