Grutas Xoxafi

Overview

Description

Grutas Xoxafi is an ecotourism center in the indigenous region of the Valle del Mezquital (Hñahñu). The main attraction is the totally natural caves where there are guided tours, climbing, rappelling, and paintball. The zipline is one of the largest in the region at 2625 feet (800 meters) long! Nearby you can go hiking, walking, and star gazing.

The caves are home to six species of migratory bats.

We offer dishes made with seasonal local produce, including maguey flowers, aloe, garambullo or "old man cactus" flowers, xoconostle or "sour prickly pear cactus", quelites (wild Mexican greens), flor de palma or "yucca flowers," and fried maguey worms (actually caterpillars of a butterfly).

Rooms

• 10 cabins
• Camping zone

Making a Difference

Number of employees: 42

Percentage of local employees: 70%

• We use alternative energy sources such as wind and solar power.
• We treat wastewater for reuse and we care for the environment, flora, fauna, and soils.
• We offer dishes made with seasonal local produce.
• To provide customer service to visitors, we have a staff of 42 plant workers and 30 temporary workers, mostly from the community and surrounding areas.

Rates

$76 – 100

$90 on average.

Getting There

Nearest international airport: México (MEX)

Travel time to nearest airport: 3 hours

You can easily reach the area by car, year-round, 24 hours a day.

Additional Information

Date This Information Was Provided

February 2013.

Photos courtesy of Grutas Xoxafi, Mexico, for SustainableTrip.org.