Cuajimoloyas Ecotourism Center Yaa Cuetzi

Immerse yourself in an experience full of nature, adventure and adrenaline, relaxation and tradition in the Sierra Norte of Oaxaca.

San Miguel Amatlan, Mexico

ABOUT CUAJIMOLOYAS YAA CUETZI ECOTOURISM CENTER

Immerse yourself in an experience full of nature, adventure and adrenaline, relaxation and tradition in the Sierra Norte of Oaxaca.

We are a community enterprise, proudly belonging to the original Zapotec people, we started operations in 1998. We are located in San Antonio Cuajimoloyas, the territory is at an altitude of 3,200 meters above sea level, offering visitors a deep connection with nature in the Sierra Norte de Oaxaca.

This ecotourism center offers various outdoor activities, such as hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding and observation of local flora and fauna. It also has the longest zip line in the state, 1,000 meters long and more than 120 meters high. A recent attraction is the illuminated suspension bridge, 137 meters long and 21 meters high, which offers a unique nighttime spectacle and breathtaking views. The zip line and bridge provide an adrenaline-filled experience and breathtaking panoramic views.
Among its facilities, Yaa-Cuetzi offers cozy cabins, a community hotel, camping areas and dining areas that offer regional gastronomy, including fresh trout. Visitors can also participate in cultural activities such as herbal workshops, traditional medicine and enjoy temazcales. Every year in July, the Regional Wild Mushroom Fair is held, where biologists, tourists and locals gather to collect and learn about various species of mushrooms, enriching the local gastronomy and promoting community ecotourism.

Our Services

Bird watching
Mountain bike
Hike
Camping
Ecotourism
Hiking / Walking / Trekking / Trekking
Nature excursions
Wildlife observation
Interpretive Hiking
Gastronomic workshops

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Testimonials

Grant Lahring Ávila

The cabins and staff are amazing. We stayed here for one night and really enjoyed the hot showers and complimentary firewood—it gets cold in the Sierra at night! They drove us to the cabin, brought the firewood, lit the fire, and generally made us feel as pampered as you can during an adventure trip.

5/5

Dennis Baker

Nice cabins well furnished and with hot water, towels and extra blankets. Can be really cold, so consider purchasing extra wood (70 pesos) for the fireplace. Only heat. Friendly staff. Long, steep uphill path to cabins from office. Sometimes internet @ office, but don't count on it. No cell service. You're in the mountains.

4/5

Maxo

The place is beautiful. However the service info center is a disgrace. The cabins are super cold (October) and the fireplace smokes up the room instantly to a state where it's unbearable and life threatening (not kidding-we nearly fainted). After complaining and wanting to leave (we used the room for 20 minutes), they did not want to give us our money back. Also: they scam you for the park entry at the beginning.... Just go to the park and don't let yourselves get exploited. Otherwise, the people in the forest and on the tracks are the kindest and most helpful. Just avoid the information center...

2/5

Nicolai Rissmann

Beautiful place to escape the city life. For hiking you have several options: - you can go for a small 5km hike by yourself - you can get a guide who takes you on longer hikes, shows you the hidden gems and explains the landscape, flora and fauna to you - you can do guided multi day tours from village to village - and if you are experienced in way finding, navigation and hiking in general you can show them that you have the GPX track on your phone, sign a letter that you are responsible for your actions and go hike on your own. We did a 12km solo hike with a GPX track in the phone and paid 100 pesos per person for the permit. A fair price considering how much love and care the community puts into this initiative! We absolutely loved the hike! Make sure to go to one of the trout farms in the forest and enjoy some fresh fish!

5/5

Kelly Kostuik

We did a three day and three night Spanish language (English available too)hiking tour from Llano Grande to Cuajimoloyas to Benito Juárez. Everything was great - the cabanas, the comedors, the meals at Comedor Marlén and Comedor Mirador, the traditional medicine lesson and the hike with Israel. We appreciated the detailed written itinerary provided by Sierra Norte when we booked at their office in Oaxaca. They were flexible in addressing our interests and transportation requirements. Guides were very friendly, knowledgeable and safe.

5/5