Grutas de Cacahuamilpa National Park

Grutas de Cacahuamilpa National Park
One of the formations in the Grutas de Cacahuamilpa
LocationGuerrero / Morelos, Mexico
Nearest cityTaxco, Guerrero
Coordinates18°40′11″N 99°30′36″W / 18.66962°N 99.50991°W / 18.66962; -99.50991
Area1,600 hectares (4,000 acres)
EstablishedApril 23, 1936
Governing bodySecretariat of the Environment and Natural Resources

The Grutas de Cacahuamilpa National Park in the Mexican state of Guerrero, Mexico, is best known for the Grutas de Cacahuamilpa Caverns. It is also home to the Grutas of Carlos Pacheco, a smaller system, as well as two subterranean rivers which have carved out tunnels in the rock. The park has outdoor pursuit attractions such as rappelling, and rock climbing in Limontitla Canyon. as well as the two underground rivers to explore. It also has a small botanical garden, a pool and places to camp.