Visiting Sol De Mayo Waterfall & Fox Canyon Near Cabo

Cascada Sol De Mayo was one of those places we almost skipped, but thankfully didn’t—and it ended up being one of our favorite spots on our Baja roadtrip!

Hidden deep within the Sierra de la Laguna mountains, this stunning 40-foot waterfall cascades into a turquoise-blue swimming hole below, surrounded by cacti and rugged cliffs of Fox Canyon. It truly feels like an oasis in the middle of the desert!

Even though Sol De Mayo Waterfall is only about an hour from Cabo, few vacationers make it out here, which makes it even more special!

🌿 Go on an ecotour: If you’d prefer not to drive a rental car down the bumpy road leading to the waterfall, join this local guided tour from Los Cabos—it includes time at the waterfall, plus hiking through the surrounding UNESCO reserve!

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What to Expect When Visiting Sol De Mayo

After paying the 200 peso entry fee (cash only) at Rancho Ecológico Sol de Mayo, you’ll walk 15 minutes along a trail down into Cañon de la Zorra (Fox Canyon), where the waterfall is located.

As you trek down the rocky path, you’ll get views of the surrounding canyon, river below, and of course, the 40-foot waterfall!

Once your reach the base of the waterfall, you can swim in the calm pool beneath it, sunbathe on the warm boulders, and explore the canyon a bit. And if you hire a local guide, you can hike deeper into the canyon, too!

Getting to Sol de Mayo Waterfall & Fox Canyon

There are two ways to visit Sol de Mayo Waterfall:

🚙 Drive yourself, which enables you to also visit nearby Santa Rita Hot Springs. However, the road to the waterfall is pretty rough and bumpy, so you might not prefer this if you’re nervous about your rental car.
🇲🇽 Join an ecotour with roundtrip transportation from Cabo, which takes care of the driving and gives you the chance to do and see more than you could on your own!

If you choose to drive yourself, here are some helpful directions for finding the ranch:

📍 Location Pin: Rancho Ecológico Sol de Mayo
🚙 Drive Time:
- ~1 hr from San José del Cabo
- ~1 hr 15 min from Cabo San Lucas
- ~2 hrs from La Paz

Head toward the small town of Santiago, which you’ll pass through regardless of which direction you’re coming from. From Santiago, you’ll have to follow a bumpy dirt road for about 20-25 minutes toward Rancho Ecológico Sol de Mayo.

We were able to make it in a rental sedan in the month of April, but it was quite a bumpy ride! I’ve heard that this area can get flooding, though, so do not attempt to drive here if there has been heavy rain.

I recommending downloading the area on Google Maps for offline use as phone reception is spotty. And while you’re in the area, check out nearby Santa Rita Hot Springs!

What to Bring to Fox Canyon

👙 Swimsuit, sunglasses, and hat
💦 Quick-dry towel: I love my Nomadix travel towel which repels sand and folds down quite small.
🥾 Comfortable hiking shoes or sandals with grip: I love these waterproof shoes that double as grippy hiking shoes and water shoes. I also bought a pair of sandals, too!
🍶 Reusable water bottle: Bring plenty of water to stay hydrated!
🍌 Snacks and water
💵 Pesos: For the entry fee, plus water/food
🪲 Bug spray: I love this natural (yet effective) bug balm and itch relief stick from Badger
🩹 Small first aid kit: I have this tiny basic first aid kit, which has band-aids and antibacterial ointments. It takes up much less room than a full first aid kit, and I’ve needed it so many times with little cuts and scrapes while traveling.
🎒 Dry bag or waterproof backpack (optional): I put all my belongings in a waterproof dry bag anytime I go swimming somewhere like Fox Canyon! They’re also great for boat tours.