Kayaker Backyards EP.1 - Sumidero Canyon, Chiapas, Mexico - Kayak Hipster

First episode of what I hope becomes a web series, in which I will attempt to visit fellow kayakers around the world in their local paddling spots. For this one, I visited Daniel Mendoza in Coatzacoalcos, Mexico, and we went exploring in the Sumidero Canyon in Chiapas.
Along for the adventure were local friend and triathlete Danny Guillen and Mayan Seas owner and designer Rafael Mier.
Daniel Mendoza:
@seakayak_mexico - / seakayak_mexico
Danny Guillen:
@navegandosin - / navegandosin
Mayan Seas Kayaks:
www.mayanseas.com
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[@blnzoad]

Wow! Another Opportunist in the country.

[@HeadwatersKayak]

Incredible video. Thanks for taking the time to capture these places and share them with us. Sea Kayaking need more young people like you!

[@KayakHipster]

Headwaters Kayak thanks so much for the note! Really appreciate it

[@martyjensen1588]

Wonderfully shot and edited! Really captures the sense of adventure, discovery and camaraderie that comes from exploring the world from the seat of a kayak.

[@KayakHipster]

Marty Jensen wow, thank you, I'm so glad that's what you got from the video. It really was a fantastic experience with a wonderful group of paddlers.

[@vizslamom1]

Beautiful scenery. Hi to Rafael.

[@tai5295]

Beautiful, Beautiful that location, in the end, looked really great for surfing.

[@KayakHipster]

T A it was fantastic

[@christof705]

That looks amazing.

[@KayakHipster]

Chris Koski it really was

[@BarryWalstead]

I love your comments at the end, and I'm excited to meet you and paddle together at Lumpy Waters in October!

[@KayakHipster]

Barry Walstead thanks! Yes, same here. I think it's going to be a blast. Thanks for bringing it up in the first place!

[@qaannat]

awesome trip and awesome shots of the awesome scenery! That was.... quite nice.

[@KayakHipster]

qaannat thanks! One of the most beautiful places I've ever been

[@silviolopez3281]

que hermoso lugar! te pasaste con el video luke!! gracias por compartir

[@KayakHipster]

buenti muchísimas gracias! Así es, un lugar espectacular de verdad.

[@DanteDeGraaf]

another great video and congrats on the Adventure Kayak Magazine spot.

[@KayakHipster]

Dante DeGraaf thanks so much on both counts! Cheers

[@grasspuppy3202]

Unreal. Great shots!

[@KayakHipster]

Grass Puppy thanks!

[@jorgergonzalezvisualartist8925]

¡Wow increíble el viaje que documentaste en el Cañón! Yo e estado pasando sobre ese tremendo lugar por mas de 10 años en camino de Tuxtla a San Cristobal y tuve la oportunidad de tomar un tour en barco en el río. Me quede esperando ver los caimanes en la orilla donde se quedaron la noche porque abundan en esas áreas 😂. Se me había olvidado lo bello y profundo que es ese río. La próxima ves que vayas deberías visitar a San Cristobal de las Casas o Jovel como le llaman los nativos viejos. Gracias por el bello reportaje de unos de mis lugares favoritos en el mundo.

[@KayakHipster]

Jorge R Gonzalez Photography gracias! Así es, fuimos con la idea de tener cuidado con los cocodrilos, pero por suerte por la entrada que usamos nosotros normalmente no suelen estar. Donde acampamos era otra cosa... no veo la hora de volver a explorar más en México, con Daniel estamos planeando un par de viajes más. Un abrazo!

[@nilsschmitter5641]

Wow, nice! Thanks for sharing!

[@KayakHipster]

Nils Schmitter cheers! 👍

[@The.Alabama.Woodsman]

I have watched many kayaking videos, this one has to be at the top for scenery! Nicely done!

[@KayakHipster]

Alabama Woodsman thanks so much! Truly appreciated!

[@guyrichard2030]

Thank you for sharing, Bellicimo ❗

[@KayakHipster]

Guy Richard thank you!!! Cheers

[@JonasAlexanderson]

Hi Luke! Nice video and a very beautiful place. You are always welcome to Scandinavia and Sweden, I have extra kayaks and all the gear you need. And I would love to come to your neck of the woods to kayak.

[@KayakHipster]

Jonas Alexanderson thank you sir! And be careful, I might just show up...!

[@donnaw.509]

Beautiful video🚣🏽‍♀️

[@KayakHipster]

donna wescott thanks!

[@KimJongYEETneislergaming]

Ready to start traveling like this🤙 love watching your vids. They inspire me to go out into the world and live life to the fullest.

[@KayakHipster]

Kim Fails I'm so glad! Yes, get out there! 👌

[@biteon]

This is so fkn beautiful

[@KayakHipster]

biteon by far the most stunning place I've ever been so far.

[@Chris-vw3yc]

stunning!! thanks

[@KayakHipster]

Chris 👍

[@DANIEL.MENDOZA]

Awesome, you need to come back for another adventure!

[@KayakHipster]

SEA KAYAKING MEXICO - DANIEL MENDOZA absolutely. We gotta start planning the next one now!

[@DANIEL.MENDOZA]

KayakHipster yeees you tell me where you wanna go! , I recommend a trip to the pacific and the caribbean in the same visit (according to avalaibable free time) or only one place if time is short.

[@KayakHipster]

SEA KAYAKING MEXICO - DANIEL MENDOZA that would be fantastic!

[@georgeh3604]

Excellent video. Can anyone recommend any other similar videos and channels?

[@ScottStClair-dm6vk]

Nice! Great video! You have one of the best channels!

[@KayakHipster]

Scott St.Clair thanks so much! Cheers 👍

[@truenorth365]

Incredible scenery man! Kinda reminded me of that paddle scene from Lord of the Rings, with those massive statues towering over the water LOL. Great capture of video and cant wait to see more from Mexico. You are always welcome to come to Sweden for some paddling in the great wilderness and the western archipelago. Thanks for sharing!

[@KayakHipster]

Magnus Persson oh man, that was so epic. Gondor, right? I'm a big LOTR nerd. Thanks, much appreciated. Sweden is on my list, so be careful, I'll take you up on it.

[@truenorth365]

LOTR nerd also LOL. Good to hear, if you want specifics about airports, directions and places to stay and rent kayak-stuff just ask! Once again thanks for that awesome video

[@ckrandomness]

Amazing scenery. I have to admit I was thinking LOTR too, but for me it was clearly Rivendell at 5:02. Great stuff.

[@KayakHipster]

Magnus Persson haha, will do. Thanks again.

[@KayakHipster]

Chris King for me it was Jurassic park at that time.

[@TomaszFurmanek]

great video!

[@KayakHipster]

Tomasz Furmanek thank you! 👍.

[@Dachdogoriginal]

Wow, that was awesome and insane at the same time! How many miles and hours did you paddle to get to camp? Nice! What were the temps? The air and water? 900ft deep? I can't even imagine.

[@KayakHipster]

Dachdog it was a short distance, around 11-12 miles. We took a long time though because of headwind in the start of the canyon, and then we stopped all the time to take photos. It was astonishing. Air temps were hot, especially when the sun hit you. Water temps were pleasant. If we had capsized it would have been completely fine. The only problem was the possibility of crocs...

[@vizslamom1]

Beautiful, what time of year did you go? it looks cold.

[@KayakHipster]

vizslamom1 thanks! This was early April, 2017. It was hot while the sun was out in full force during the day, but got a bit chilly in the evening for sure.

[@2changos240]

hola!!!! can you tell me where you put in? where you camped? and how long was the trip? did you need special permits? we are planning this trip in 2 weeks but there's not a lot of info for paddlers.....also, is it possible to do an out and back trip - is the water flat enough? thank you !!

[@jeffsmithfpv]

How was you guys trip? I’m considering doing the same, but I’m reading that you can’t camp? How was kayaking? Looks beautiful down there. I’m wanting to kayak camp as well.

[@cassiebare]

@@jeffsmithfpv hey ! First there’s no place to camp and often the locals will not allow it. There are also crocodiles that you do not want to be camping with. The actual kayaking area is about 7 km there and then 7 back.

[@jeffsmithfpv]

@@cassiebare thanks for the info! Sounds like a good day trip then.

[@liljeepz]

We just got done watching it as a family, we loved it! Thank you so much for sharing your story and all your hard work editing this video. *Instagram Outdoorkist*

[@KayakHipster]

liljeepz awesome! Thanks for watching!