Mazamitla
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◈ Surrounded by an impressive forest and countless things to do, this mountain town is a gift to lovers of ecotourism and adventure sports. You can also delight in the peace and quiet of cold nights in the cabin by the fireplace or warm days on the trails that lead to waterfalls. You may simply enjoy the mountain landscapes as you ride along horseback.
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◆ Seeing the Parroquia de San Cristóbal and town streets.
◆ Ziplining at Mundo Aventura.
◆ Exploring the areas around Sierra del Tigre.
Walk through Los Cazos to Cascada El Salto waterfall.
❖ Cascada El Salto
Check out this natural wonder hidden in the Sierra del Tigre and reachable on foot or horseback. Take in the greenscape of the forest.
Walk through Fraccionamiento Los Cazos to get to this 115-foot-high waterfall. It’s a fascinating walk thanks to the peace and quiet of the natural landscapes and cabins. You can also rent a horse outside the fraccionamiento.
❖ Museo Mazamitla and Handicrafts Market
Head to this peculiar Handicrafts Market, where you can shop for a wide variety of items like gorgeous shawls, wool garments, handicrafts, candies, jams, and cheeses. Check out Museo Mazamitla, a local history museum which is set up inside the market. You’ll see archeological artifacts, utensils used in the haciendas in the 19th century, and historical photographs.
❖ Parroquia San Cristóbal
With its uncommon design, it was built in the mid-1900s by initiative of the priest José Santana García. It has an eclectic style with Chinese influences with the predominant color being white. The facade is two-bodied, with a half-point arch, coral window, and rectangular pediment and clock comprising the entryway.
It features two, three-bodied towers with conical tops. The austere interior consists of three naves separated by columns with brightly colored stained-glass windows.
❖ Walk Through Bosque de las Hadas
Let the magic of the “Fairy Forest” seduce you with interpretative trails and campsites that help you to understand nature’s language.
Watch the unique lighting of the sunset. You can go on an illustrative walk through the forest, where you’ll see the different animal species and trees that can only be found here. The magic of nature will leave you enchanted.
❖ Shop for Local Products and Handicrafts
On Hidalgo Street, there are shops selling plants, candies, preserves, jams, milk caramel, and cheese. At the Handicrafts Market, you’ll find a wide variety of products allowing you to take a piece of Mazamitla home.
❖ Have a Blast at Mundo Aventura
Do extreme sports at the eco-park where fun knows no limits. Put all your senses to the test.
Take extreme, adrenaline-inducing routes. You can rock climb, rappel, rent ATVs, cross hanging bridges, zipline, and play paintball. Paragliding, ATV tours, and camping are among other things to do in the region.
