Visitor Protocol for Ejido Tutuaca (Cebadillas)

Field trip inquiries

• All tourism inquiries must be directed to:
  Gabriela Ortiz Maciel
  Coordinación Proyectos Especies Bandera
  ITESM, Centro de Calidad Ambiental
  CEDES 5o Piso. Av. Eugenio Garza Sada 2501
  Monterrey, N.L. 64849 México
  Tel 011-52- (8) 358 2000, 358 1400 ext 5267
  Fax 011- 52- (8) 359 6280
  e-mail: sgom@itesm.mx
• Arrangements for field trips should be made well before the beginning of the parrot season, which begins in June.
  Field guides may be unavailable after June 1.
• All field trips must be guided by Diana Venegas or Javier Cruz (email: dvenegas@buzon.online.com.mx), or a local resident to be determined by Diana or Javier.

Field trip restrictions

• Group numbers will be limited and determined by field guides.
• No tourist lodging infrastructure currently exists. New lodging units should be available soon.
• Camping with no outdoor facilities will be necessary.
• Visitors must show a real concern for contributing to the well-being of the residents of Ejido Tutuaca, including respect for cultural and ecological values, and for the privacy of the ejido's citizens.
• Visitors will engage only in low-impact activities, such as hiking, birdwatching and other activities approved by the ejido.
• Visitors will pack out all trash and properly dispose of all human waste.
• Visitors are urged to contribute both time and money to sustainable development projects and scientific research benefiting the ejido and its ecosystem.
• Visitors should be informed about municipal, state, and national laws that may affect their travels.

Field trip costs

• A Contribution to Ejido Tutuaca of $20 U.S. per person will be required prior to entering the preserve.
• Visitors will pay for other services that may be offered by residents of the ejido, such as cooking meals, guide services, lodging, horseback riding, etc.

For More Information on the Sierra Madre Wildlands Network:

Naturalia, A.C.
Wildlands Project