Your Visit - El Refugio de Potosí

Your Visit to El Refugio de Potosí

Open to the Public by Reservation for Group Tours

All visitors receive an escorted tour from our nature ambassadors as part of the entrance fee.
Entrance Fee: $900 for groups of up to 6 persons.
Language options: English or Spanish.

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.

For School Visits

Nature education programs designed for your
school group based on age and curriculum.

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

All prices in Mexican pesos.

Directions

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.

Baby Boobie

Pygmy Owl

Woodpecker

Tarantula

Peccary
Bring Pumbaa an apple.