3-day Encrucijada and Coffee Route tour from Tuxtla Gutiérrez

Mangroves, coffee and two nights in the Sierra Madre foothills

A 3-day tour from Tuxtla Gutiérrez combining a boat tour through Encrucijada Biosphere Reserve (known for its mangrove channels, jaguars, river crocodiles and over 300 bird species) with two nights at Argovia Finca Resort on the Coffee Route, where you'll see how four generations of growers work the land and taste coffee at sunrise. Includes transport, guide, all meals, accommodation and national park fees. Children from age 12 welcome.

The experience

Day one starts early with a drive to Las Garzas, where a local guide takes you by boat through the mangrove channels of Encrucijada. The reserve's ecosystem, declared protected in 1995, shelters jaguars, river crocodiles, alligators, spider monkeys and migratory birds alongside the tallest mangroves in Mexico. You'll stop at El Ballenato, an ecotourism center run by the local community, for lunch before heading to Argovia Finca Resort in the foothills of the Sierra Madre de Chiapas.

Day two centers on the coffee farms themselves. After breakfast, you walk the nurseries and learn how the resort's four generations of growers practice sustainable agriculture: diversification, organic waste treatment, respect for the environment. You'll see the pisca, the harvest of coffee fruit, and how it's processed from robust arabica to roasted grain. The afternoon is free. Optional spa and temazcal treatments are available at the resort.

On day three, a jeep or walking path takes you to a viewpoint for sunrise and bird watching over the farm. You'll have coffee in the mountains before lunch, then the drive back to Tuxtla Gutiérrez arrives around 6 p.m. Transport by air-conditioned minivan, a live guide in English or Spanish, bottled water throughout, and all meals (three breakfasts, two lunches, two dinners) are included.

What’s included

• Transport by air-conditioned minivan with driver and guide.
• hotel pickup and drop-off in Tuxtla Gutiérrez.
• two nights at Argovia Finca Resort.
• mangrove boat tour through Encrucijada Biosphere Reserve with local guide.
• flower nursery tour and sunrise bird-watching at the farm.
• all meals (three breakfasts, two lunches, two dinners).
• bottled water.
• national park fees.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 06:00

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (18 to 60 years) · Child (12 to 17 years) · Under 12: can't be booked

GroupUp to 12

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 40 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Ecoexperiencias

Is this one for you?The tour runs on an early schedule each day (the first boat departs at dawn, and day three's sunrise viewpoint requires an early start), which is what puts both the mangrove channels and the mountain coffee experience into three days instead of stretching across a longer trip.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (12 to 17 years). Children under 12 can't be included in the booking.

What wildlife might I see in Encrucijada Biosphere Reserve?

Encrucijada is home to jaguars, river crocodiles, alligators, spider monkeys and over 300 bird species, including more than 100 migratory birds. The boat tour through the mangrove channels gives you the best chance to spot them.

How much walking or physical effort is involved over the three days?

Day one is mostly boat-based with a stop at the ecotourism center. Day two includes walking through the coffee farm nurseries and learning about the harvest. Day three involves either a jeep ride or a walk to the sunrise viewpoint, depending on your preference. The tour operates in all weather and suits all fitness levels, though it is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health.

What's included in the meals across the three days?

Breakfast, lunch and dinner are provided each day: three breakfasts, two lunches and two dinners total. Day one lunch is at El Ballenato with the local community. Day two and three meals are at Argovia Finca Resort. Bottled water is included throughout.

Do I need to arrange my own transport to and from the tour?

Hotel pickup and drop-off in Tuxtla Gutiérrez are included. You'll travel by air-conditioned minivan with a driver and local guide for all three days. The return to Tuxtla Gutiérrez arrives around 6 p.m.