Description
Located in Tuxtla Gutierrez, El Zapotal ecological reserve was founded in 1942 by Eliseo
Palacios for regional fauna conservation. It was honored for who was director in 1942 to
1996.
It comes in the middle of a jungle of medium trees of different species,
proper to a similar habitat of those for animals over there. the round takes three; the animals are
composed of regional fauna.
Weather
Hot, semi humid with rains in summer.
Location
It is at the state's center region.
How to get there?
Going to south of the city, crossing Cerro Hueco.
What to do?
Forest walking, flora and fauna observation, summer shops; visits to Paleontology and herpetario.
Services
Restaurant, coffee shop, souvenir and handcrafts store, audiovisual rooms and entertainment areas.
Traveling hints
Wear comfortable and adequate long walks; suggest photo cameras and video.
Near attractions
Centro Cultural Jaime Sabines and Parque Jardín de la Marimba.
Contact
Instituto de Historia Natural y Ecología
(01 961) 60 2 02 36 / 60 2 00 85
60 2 01 89
