The Short Answer
Quick answer: The Sol de Mayo Waterfall sits inside Rancho Ecológico Sol de Mayo near Santiago, about 1 to 1.5 hours from Cabo San Lucas. There's a small entrance fee (around 250 pesos), a short and easy hike to the falls, and a beautiful natural pool you can swim in. Confusingly, it goes by several names — but they all point to the same place.
"Sol de Mayo," "Fox Canyon," "Cañón de la Zorra" — Same Place!
This trips up almost everyone planning a visit, so let's clear it up first. The waterfall is called Cascada Sol de Mayo. It sits inside Cañón de la Zorra, which translates to Fox Canyon. The whole site is on the privately owned Rancho Ecológico Sol de Mayo. So if you see "Fox Canyon waterfall," "Cañón de la Zorra," or "Sol de Mayo" — they're all the same destination. One waterfall, three names.
What to Expect
After paying the entrance fee at the ranch, it's a short, easy walk (about 10–15 minutes, an easy "2 out of 10" on the difficulty scale) down to the falls. There you'll find:
- A gentle waterfall feeding a deep, clear natural pool
- Swimming in cool, refreshing fresh water — a desert treat
- A cliff-jump spot for the brave (roughly 7 meters / 25 feet — only for the confident)
- Canyon scenery and green foliage that feels worlds away from the coast
Go early and you may have the place almost to yourself. It rarely gets crowded.
Entrance Fee & Practical Info
- Location: Rancho Ecológico Sol de Mayo, near Santiago (off Highway 1)
- Entrance fee: around 250 pesos per person (cash)
- Facilities: basic — bathrooms and a sometimes-open small restaurant at the ranch
- Hike: short and easy, but wear proper shoes for the trail and rocks
How to Get There from Cabo
The waterfall is roughly 1 to 1.5 hours from Cabo San Lucas. You first head to the town of Santiago along Highway 1, then take the road north out of town (stop at the Mirador de Santiago for a gorgeous view of the oasis below). From there the road turns to dirt and leads to the ranch.
Your options:
- Private transfer or guided tour — the easiest. A driver handles Highway 1 and the dirt road, and you just enjoy the day. Many tours combine the waterfall with the nearby Santa Rita hot springs.
- Rental car — workable, though the final dirt road is bumpy. A higher-clearance vehicle is more comfortable.
If you'd rather skip the navigation and the washboard road, a private transfer makes the whole trip effortless — our private transportation service can take your group there and back, and combine it with other Sierra de la Laguna stops if you like.
