South of Tlaquiltenango in the warmer lowlands of Morelos, Las Tortugas eco-park combines a six-line zip-line canopy circuit over natural spring pools with swimming, hiking, and horseback riding on the same grounds.
The zip-line canopy circuit at Centro Ecoturístico Las Tortugas, in Huixastla within Tlaquiltenango Municipality in the warmer southern lowlands of Morelos, Mexico, runs six lines ranging from 350m to 700m across the park's natural spring-fed pools and surrounding tree canopy. The circuit requires no prior zip-lining or climbing experience, since staff clip participants into the harness and pulley system at each platform and manage the braking at the far end of every line; most eco-parks of this kind set a minimum age around 6-8 and a maximum weight limit per rider for safety on the cable. Harness, helmet, and pulley are provided as part of the circuit ticket, and visitors should wear closed-toe shoes for the platform walkways and bring swimwear, since the park's spring-fed pools are open for swimming after the circuit. Centro Ecoturístico Las Tortugas is a community-run eco-tourism park that has operated the site for years alongside its natural pools, hiking trails, and horseback-riding routes, and staff give a safety briefing before the first line covering clipping-in procedure, hand position, and braking technique, with attendants stationed at each platform to assist a participant who needs help along the circuit. The lowland setting keeps the park usable year-round, but conditions are least crowded and most comfortable from November to April, when cooler temperatures make the platform walks and swimming afterward more pleasant than in the hotter, more humid months from May to October.
Activity facts
- Where
- Centro Ecoturístico Las Tortugas, Huixastla, Tlaquiltenango Municipality
- Duration
- 1.5-2 hours for the full circuit
Equipment
- Harness, helmet, and pulley (provided)
- Closed-toe shoes
- Sun protection
- Swimwear for the park's natural spring-fed pools
Location
Huixastla, 62930 Tlaquiltenango, Morelos, Mexico
18.4794, -99.1450 View on map
Highlights
- Six zip lines ranging from 350m to 700m over natural spring pools
- No prior experience required; staff manage clip-in and braking
- Combined with swimming, hiking, and horseback riding on the same grounds
- Full circuit takes 1.5-2 hours
- Low general park entry fee separate from the zip-line circuit ticket
Tips for visiting
- Bring swimwear to use the spring-fed pools after the zip-line circuit
- Closed-toe shoes are required for the platform walkways between lines
- Visit on a weekday or in the November-April dry season to avoid crowds
- Confirm the park's weight and age limits before arriving with young children
- General park entry and the zip-line circuit are ticketed separately, so budget for both
- Ask at the ticket counter whether the circuit price includes hiking and horseback options
Frequently asked questions
Is prior zip-lining experience needed for the Las Tortugas circuit?
No. Park staff clip participants into the harness and pulley system and manage braking at each platform, so no experience is required.
What else is there to do at the park besides zip-lining?
The park also includes natural spring-fed pools for swimming, hiking trails, and horseback riding on the same grounds.
How long does the full zip-line circuit take?
The six-line circuit typically takes 1.5 to 2 hours to complete.
When is the best time to visit?
November to April brings cooler, less humid conditions and smaller crowds than the hotter months from May to October.