Grutas de Bustamante

Bustamante Caves – also known as Palmito Caves

Located in the Sierra de Gomas, about 107 km northwest of Monterrey, Nuevo León, and 7 km from downtown Bustamante, the Bustamante Caves were discovered in 1906 by a local farmer searching for palmito. This discovery revealed an extensive cave system with formations that began forming 50 to 150 million years ago, preserving embedded marine fossils such as shells and snails.

The guided tour covers approximately 3 kilometers in a space with strategic lighting that allows visitors to admire halls such as Tecolote, the Dance Hall, “The Candelabrum”, “The Wedding Dress”, and “The Frozen Waterfall”, among many others. With a constant temperature of 16–18 °C (61–64 °F), the environment is cool and pleasant throughout the visit.

Access begins at the ticket booth, located a short distance away, with internal transportation provided to reach the cave entrance. The complete tour lasts about 45 to 60 minutes, accompanied by expert guides who share fascinating geological and cultural stories about the site.