Day Trips
For a low-cost half-day nature outing, take the colectivo to El Arcotete: the locally checked fare is MXN 15 each way and the park currently lists 08:00–17:00 daily. Confirm the return colectivo and recheck hours if arriving near closing.
The park has forest, walking areas and optional activities that can vary by season and operator.
A colectivo is the cheapest practical option for an independent visit.
A local fare check in August 2026 found MXN 15 each way.
A local reference places the pickup point in San Cristóbal for colectivos going to El Arcotete here: Google Maps — El Arcotete colectivo pickup point. Confirm the destination with the driver before boarding and ask where to catch the return colectivo when you arrive.
Bring small cash.
A taxi is simpler if you are traveling with several people or want to avoid finding the colectivo. Agree on the fare before leaving and decide whether the driver is taking you one way or waiting/returning.
By car, follow the road toward Tenejapa and current navigation directions to the park entrance.
For most visitors, two to four hours is enough for the park itself. This makes Arcotete easier to fit into a city stay than the full-day excursions to Sumidero, El Chiflón or Montebello.
Visit Chiapas currently publishes 08:00–17:00 daily for El Arcotete. A July 2026 local tourism update also uses the same schedule, while the municipality continues to treat the park as an active visitor site. Recheck if your visit depends on arriving close to closing time.
Individual activity prices can also change, so no permanent activity-price list is reproduced here.