<p>The recognition of agroecological-silvopastoral practices has been interesting for many government agencies and rural projects in Mexico in recent years. In southeastern Mexico, the program <em>Sustainable Rural Development in Biological Corridors</em> (DRSCB) in the Lacandon Jungle of Chiapas, Mexico, implemented various actions to search for a more friendly livestock with the conservation of biodiversity and improve agricultural production. The objective of this research was to identify the levels of technological livestock adoption in Tzeltal communities with cattle activities. Likewise, socio-environmental barriers were identified that limited this initiative of the DRSCB. The contributions of this research can contribute to design and search for participatory alternatives for the implementation of a more sustainable livestock.</p>