Sendero el Caracol - Sierra de San Juan Cosalá, Jocotepec

Leaving from Guadalajara, take the road to Chapala. After Ixtlahuacán, but before reaching the lake, we turn at a junction that leads to Ajijic (Jocotepec-Chapala Highway). 3 km later, we will enter a compacted dirt road, just in front of the Tecnológico Superior de Chapala. From here it is 2.7 km of dirt road that will take us to the beginning of the route; there are some alternatives to arrive by dirt road, but in my opinion, this is the friendliest dirt road.

At the beginning of the route there is a fairly large area for parking vehicles.

April 2026: This route does not involve access costs.

It can be said that 85% of the route is clearly defined. The remaining 15% is in an oak forest (Mesa del Ocote) and, at times, the trace could be lost due to leaf litter... Despite this, it is very intuitive. In the first section of the route we can find signs on stones and trees.

- Hands free lamp (mining type) - Hiking sticks - Thermal blanket - External battery (PowerBank) - Sunscreen - Insect repellent - First Aid Kit or First Aid Kit Avoid foods with strong odors that may attract local wildlife. Consider carrying a bag to carry all your waste, peels and wrappers, as well as trash you find along the way.