La Otra Opción

The Other Option we are an ecological reserve located in the town of Bastonal, municipality of Soteapan, Veracruz.

At La Otra Opción we offer youhiking excursions and horseback riding through our 136 hectares full of vegetation characteristic of the mountain forest and the jungle of Los Tuxtlas.

Our tours are conducted by an expert guide in the animal and plant species that inhabit the reserve, who will impart their knowledge to you and amaze you along the trails where you can find trees up to more than 40 meters high.

Likewise, we have an orchid garden that has more than 1,100 species of different orchids, a hummingbird garden with more than 20 hummingbirds, a bird watching tour and an arboretum where you can find 140 species. different from trees.

We also have 8 cabins with capacity for 2 or 3 people that are located next to a river, which allows you to have direct contact with nature. A recommended stay for the whole family.

The Other Option Horseback Riding we offer you a horseback ride through our Bastonal ecological reserve, Veracruz, where we can take you on horseback riding routes through the 136 hectares of the place. br />
With The Other Horseback Riding Option you will get:

• One trained horse per person for rides
• A guide specialized in the flora and fauna of the reserve
• Entrance to the reserve

This horseback riding excursion is for children, young people and adults, and does not require experience in the sport, since the guides will be in charge of helping you with the instructions you must give to the horse.

On this horseback ride we will take you to know the 1100 different orchids that we have and care for daily in the reserve and you will also be able to meet some of the 20 species of hummingbirds that live in the place, as well as other typical animals of the Los Tuxtlas biosphere. .

Dare to enjoy the landscape in the company of your entire family and stay in our 8 cabins, where we offer you peace and tranquility that only nature can give you.

The Other Option Hike we take you to see our Bastonal ecological reserve, which has 136 hectares of typical jungle and cloud forest vegetation, located in the state of Veracruz.
This hiking tour is suitable for all ages and ideal for nature lovers.

With The Other Option Walk we will show you our fabulous orchid garden that has 1,100 different species of orchids, all led by a guide specialized in caring for the flora and fauna of the area. reservation.

Likewise, the walk consists of a route where we can observe the 20 species of wild hummingbirds that live in the ecological reserve.

We recommend that you attend with comfortable shoes and clothing, as well as a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen.

If you want to stay and extend your stay in this beautiful reserve, we offer you a cabin near the river so that you can continue enjoying contact with the flora and fauna of the region.