Cacahuamilpa Grottoes Tour: Stalactites & Stalagmites

Stalactites and stalagmites hang and rise from the cave floor in endless formations.

A four-hour tour from Taxco to Cacahuamilpa Grottoes with private transportation, park entry and an ecotourism guide in Spanish. You meet in central Taxco, travel to the grottoes, and walk through vast underground chambers filled with stalactites and stalagmites that have formed over millions of years. Children from age 3 are welcome, and the caves are wheelchair accessible.

The experience

The tour starts at a meeting point in the center of Taxco and departs by private vehicle to Cacahuamilpa Grottoes. The drive takes you from the colonial silver-mining town to one of Mexico's most significant natural monuments. Once you arrive, an ecotourism park guide leads you through the underground chambers, pointing out the scale and age of the formations: stalactites hanging from the ceiling and stalagmites rising from the floor, each one shaped over thousands of years.

The grottoes span a vast network of caves, and the guide helps you navigate the passages and understand what you're seeing. The formations are the draw here: endless stone shapes created by water and time, with no two sections looking quite the same. The whole experience, from pickup to return, takes about four hours.

What’s included

• Your tour includes private transportation from central Taxco to the grottoes.
• park entry ticket.
• and an ecotourism guide in Spanish who leads you through the caves.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

AgesAdult (11 to 70 years) · Child (3 to 10 years) · Under 3: can't be booked

GroupUp to 14

Live guideSpanish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

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

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyPets welcomeInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Xplora Tours Taxco

Is this one for you?Pick this if you want a private guide and vehicle to the grottoes rather than coordinating your own transport and joining a group tour.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 10 years). Children under 3 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How far are the Cacahuamilpa Grottoes from Taxco?

The grottoes are Taxco's natural monument and a short drive from the town center, where you'll be picked up. The exact distance isn't specified, but the round trip is built into the four-hour tour.

What exactly will I see inside the caves?

Cacahuamilpa Grottoes contain vast underground chambers filled with stalactites hanging from the ceiling and stalagmites rising from the floor. The formations have developed over millions of years and cover an endless expanse as you walk through the passages with your guide.

Is the cave accessible if I use a wheelchair?

Yes, the grottoes are wheelchair accessible. Service animals are also allowed on the tour.

What's included in the price?

Private transportation from Taxco, entry to the Cacahuamilpa Grottoes park, and a guide who speaks Spanish are all included. Lunch is not included.