5 caves · within 60 km
There are 5 caves within 60 km of Zimapán in a straight line, an hour or a little more by road. The closest is Grutas de Xajhá, 16 km away; the farthest, Puente de Dios, is 55 km. They are listed under the Pueblos Mágicos of Jalpan, Pinal de Amoles, San Joaquín, and Zimapán, which make good bases.
Caves keep the same cool temperature all year. Many can only be visited with a local guide, and shoes with grip help on wet floors.
Best months, when most of these towns are dry with comfortable afternoons: Jan, Feb, Mar, Dec.
The Caves 5
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Grutas de Xajhá · Cave · 16 km from Zimapán
Caves with 40 °C thermal pools deep in the Moctezuma River canyon, reached on foot or by boat with a local guide. -
Grutas Los Herrera · Cave · 27 km from Zimapán · Near San Joaquín
Show caves 2.5 km from San Joaquín, with walkways, lighting and six chambers of stalactites on a guided tour. -
Cueva de los Riscos · Cave · 53 km from Zimapán · Near Jalpan
A cave of rocky chambers and cold pools near Huajales, 15 minutes from Jalpan, with a 'bell' rock that rings when you tap it. -
Gruta Xoxafi · Cave · 54 km from Zimapán · Hidalgo
Caves on El Palmar ejido land in Santiago de Anaya: rappel tunnels, the 'leopard skin' rock and zip lines over the valley. -
Puente de Dios · Cave · 55 km from Zimapán · Near Pinal de Amoles
A guided hike up the Escanela River through a narrow canyon to a cave where water pours into a turquoise pool.
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Distances are in a straight line; roads add about a third.
Where to stay
The Pueblos Mágicos these places are closest to, each with hotels, food and getting-there notes.
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