Rancho Nuevo Caves and Arcotete Ecotourism Park: Explore Stalactite Formations and Pine Forests
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San Cristobal de las Casas
Explore the stunning stalactite formations and pine forests of Rancho Nuevo Caves and Arcotete Ecotourism Park. Departure at 10:00 a.m. Return Approximate 14:00 hrs.
Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Parque Ecoturistico de Rancho Nuevo - Visit to the caves of rancho nuevo is a cave system located within a coniferous forest, you can enter this impressive cave where you can see stalactite formations, others outside it, horseback riding is allowed, and it provides excellent spaces for camping , trekking.
What's Included
  • Travel insurance included for peace of mind
  • Comfortable in-vehicle air conditioning
  • Tickets to top-rated parks included
What's Not Included
  • Breakfast
Additional Information

Embark at 10:00 a.m. Estimated return at 14:00 hrs

Explore the rancho nuevo caves, a spectacular system of caves situated amidst a coniferous forest. Step into these awe-inspiring caves to observe the captivating stalactite formations. Outside these caves, enjoy horseback riding and take advantage of the vast open spaces perfect for camping, and trekking.

Experience the natural beauty of San Cristóbal by visiting the El Arcotete Ecotourism Park, beautifully nestled in a pine forest. Discover the enchanting love tale intertwined with its commanding stone arch and revel in the splendid vista of its caves.

Location
Parque Ecoturistico de Rancho Nuevo
Calle Carretera Panamericana Km. 94
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Greeneggsandem
Nov 12, 2022
Amazing three cave systems, don’t miss them! - Typically I do not like tours but this was perfect because we had enough time at each location. There were only 3 of us and we got picked up in a taxi at our hotels. We went to Arcotete first and had one hour to explore the caves and surrounding woods. The cave system was above a river and at some points got very tight if you’re tall! But it had amazing views. We then went to Rancho Nuevo which had two caves to explore. The first was massive about 2,475ft long to walk through and at the end an additional 350 meters you can pay $35 pesos (not included in tour) for a guide to take you through to the end with hard hat and light since it’s completely dark. It’s worth it to see all the quartz, limestone formations. The cave next to this one Las Golondrinas costs $20 peses (not included in tour) and is not very long to walk but has the most interesting formations like a drip sand castle. A guide follows you to make sure you don’t touch anything since you’re among all these stalagmites and stalactites. All of the caves were exciting to explore and beautiful hiking area surrounding each. The convenience of having a taxi take you to both locations and wait was worth it. They’re both quite close from SCDLC center. The tour guide was really nice too. Both entrance fees to both places were included in the tour price but not the additional two cave walks I mentioned above.
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