Rancho Nuevo & El Arcotete Tour

Ancient caves, lush forests, and a beautiful river await on this tour of the Rancho Nuevo Ecopark and El Arcotete from San Cristóbal de las Casas.

Rancho Nuevo & El Arcotete Tour

At your chosen time, we will pick you up from your hotel in San Cristóbal de las Casas and set off on our tour of two of the region's most unique natural spots: the Rancho Nuevo Ecopark and El Arcotete.

In just 20 minutes, we will arrive at the Rancho Nuevo Ecotourism Park, where you will enjoy views of conifer-lined trails. During our tour of the ecopark, we will visit magnificent caves discovered in 1547, featuring a gallery stretching more than 10 kilometers underground, full of stalactites and stalagmites. We will walk along a 750-meter long walkway while learning about the origins of this rock formation.

After exploring the caves, you will have 40 minutes of free time to see more of the area at your leisure. We will then head to the El Arcotete Ecotourism Park, characterized by pines, cypresses, and oaks.

Here, we will discover the famous 50-meter-high limestone arch over the Fogótico River and view the impressive caves above the arch.

At the end of the four-hour tour, we will take you back to your hotel in San Cristóbal de las Casas.