Inside Glamping Octli: Tlaxcala’s First Eco-Chic Hotel in the Firefly Forest

Inside Glamping Octli: Tlaxcala’s First Eco-Chic Hotel in the Firefly Forest

MARIANA DIAZ

28 May, 2025

 1. ✨ What Is Glamping Octli? 

Glamping Octli is the first eco-chic lodging inside Firefly Sanctuary MX. Its name comes from “octli,” the Nahuatl word for pulque, paying tribute to Tlaxcala’s ancestral drink and local traditions. Each safari-style tent blends comfort with nature, honoring three pillars: pulque heritage, temazcal rituals, and the magical firefly season. Actividad_ Glamping de …

2. 🎒  What the Luxury Glamping + Firefly Package Includes

  • 1-night stay in a double safari tent
  • Private full bathroom inside the tent
  • Lunch (taco platter & aguas frescas) and breakfast (coffee, fruit, chilaquiles or eggs) for two people
  • Night entry to Firefly Sanctuary MX with certified guide
  • Exclusive use of hotel facilities and common areas Actividad_ Glamping de …
Rate: From MXN $2,500 per person (2025 season, subject to availability).

3. 📅 Typical 2-Day Itinerary


4. 🌟 Optional Add-Ons (Booked on-site)

  • Traditional temazcal (Mexican steam lodge)
  • Pulque tasting — natural & flavored varieties
  • Private bonfire with artisanal s’mores
  • Romantic three-course dinner under the stars Actividad_ Glamping de …

5.  What to Bring

  • Dark, non-reflective clothing
  • Extra pair of shoes reserved for the forest trail
  • Lightweight plastic rain poncho (umbrellas are not allowed)
  • No white flashlights, cameras with flash, loudspeakers, or insect repellent to protect the fireflies Actividad_ Glamping de …

6. 🧒  Kids Policy

  • Children under 3 yrs stay free
  • Children 4 yrs and older pay full price Actividad_ Glamping de …

7. ✅ Why Choose Glamping Octli?

  • Direct access to the guided tour (no long night drives)
  • Private hot-water bathroom in every tent
  • Gourmet local cuisine inspired by Tlaxcalan flavors
  • Limited capacity → tranquillity & personalized attention
  • Commitment to sustainability and cultural preservation Actividad_ Glamping de …

8. 📜 Booking & Cancellation

Because inventory is limited, full payment or deposit is required at the time of booking. Cancellations are not accepted; rescheduling is possible up to 72 h in advance, subject to availability. Actividad_ Glamping de …

9. Ready to Glow?

Plan ahead—high-season weekends (July–August) sell out quickly. Reserve your luxury tent at fireflysanctuary.mx and get ready to sleep surrounded by agaves, stars, and the most spectacular light show in Mexico’s forests.

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