Huitepec Ecological Reserve
San Cristobal de las Casas, Mexico Phone: Not Available Not AvailableAbout
The Huitepec Ecological Reserve is located just 3.5 kilometers from the center of town on the road toward Chamula. Managed by the local environmental group Pronatura Chiapas , the reserve is located on the eastern side of the Muktevitz volcano. This is one of the highest peaks in the central Chiapas mountain range. The 2.5-kilometer interpretive trail ascends 250 meters above sea level and winds through a pine-oak forest. Allow yourself 2-3 hours for the hike through the 135-hectare nature reserve. The area boasts 60 local species of birds and 40 migratory species that nest here during the winter. Established in 1986, the Huitepec Reserve is the first such private conservation initiative in Mexico.
