Open to the public
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Saturdays & Sundays.
For private group tours
outside our regular hours, el.refugio.potosi@outlook.com

El Refugio de Potosí
A Center for Wildlife Conservation and Environmental Education
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Your Visit to El Refugio de Potosí

Open to the Public

Saturdays and Sundays
9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
All visitors receive an escorted tour from our nature ambassadors as part of the entrance fee.
Entrance Fee: $100 p/person
50% discount Nationals
80% discount Locals (Zihuatanejo-Petatlán)
INE credential required for discount.

For School Visits

Please contact us by e-mail: el.refugio.potosi@outlook.com

Open for Approved Tour Guides

Daily 8:30AM - 1PM
Entrance Fee: $100 p/person
See list of Approved Tour Guides here
Please contact your preferred guide directly.

New Alternate Option

On occasion we have an English-speaking "in-house guide" for groups of 6 or more. Please contact us directly for this option.
el.refugio.potosi@outlook.com

All prices in Mexican pesos.

Directions

Visiting schoolchildren
By Public Transportation from Zihuatanejo:

Take any bus that stops at Los Achotes (approximate cost 20 pesos). Then take the passenger truck to El Refugio de Potosí. Cost 15 pesos.

Taxi:

Tell the driver we are located on the paved road 6 kilometers from Los Achotes towards Barra de Potosí. Approximate cost from Zihuatanejo 700 pesos round trip.

Driving from Zihuatanejo-Ixtapa:

Take Highway 200 south towards Acapulco. Turn right at the village of Los Achotes. Travel 6 km towards the beach. There are large letters on our stone wall with a metal gate. We are on the right side of the road.

Planning Your Visit

  • Plan to spend 45 minutes to 1 hour exploring El Refugio.
  • You are visiting a tropical forest.
  • Apply sunscreen and insect repellent.
  • Wear loose and light clothing.
  • Wear sensible shoes.
  • Guided tours only.
  • To climb the tower, children must be accompanied by an adult.
  • No food is permitted in the park.
  • No smoking of tobacco or cannabis permitted in the park.
  • No pets allowed.
  • We welcome children 5 years of age and older.
  • Restroom facilities available.
  • Free parking.

Map

Baby Boobie

Pygmy Owl

Woodpecker

Tarantula

Peccary
Bring Pumbaa an apple.