** Includes shared transportation from and to Mexico City airport, (it may be necessary to wait up to 3 hours of your arrival time).
Alternatively, a private transfer can be arranged so clients are collected on arrival. The price of $195USD per car plus tax each way covers up to 4 passengers.
The adventure starts thru the extinct volcanic landscape of the region, multi fractured with cliffs, hills and mountains, great views all the way thru the town. Nopala has had relevant moments in Mexico history, burned twice by the french soldiers, witness of the revolutionary events of XX century, cradle of Fernando de Tapia (Conin) founder of Queretaro City and also of Nicolas Romero (The Mountain Lion) as the nick name the French soldiers used for him. This small town counts with a colonial architecture to admire with a central plaza bordered by portals with pink quarry arches of old Mexican town houses. On Monday the market day took place where you can get plenty of souvenirs. We rest at Casa Natalia, a 1890 constructed house, nowadays a small boutique hotel with swimming pool and a nice central garden with full installation for horses.
Return to Rancho Camilo Romero by a different route thru some cliffs and going up thru el Cerro de Nopala (Nopalas Mountain)
One of our smallest ride of the journey, preparing ourselves for horse mountain climbing to La Joya. We ride thru some cliffs and riffs of Rancho San Isidro, a small town called San Bartolo and Rancho Nuevo´s dam.
Spectacular experience going up thru an oak forest till the top of La joya mountain with great views of valleys, lakes and mountains. At the top we take a lunch and cheers with your favorite beverage and some snacks. The return thru the forest and scarped cliff is a challenge for the binomial, man and horse and then a great valley, paradise for any rider as there are endless trails to canter and gallop till the ranch.
This is a small track, considering that you must be tired for the day before, even so, we ride a huge plain landscape and go thru a small cerrito till we arrive to San Sebastian de Juarez for a refreshment. On the way back, we took the return under a cliff that borders all our way back thru the ranch. About 3 hours. We offer a small tour for the ones who would like to visit a small town, drive them to Huichapan after lunch. Huichapan is considered one of the prettiest towns of Hidalgo, is one of the 5 Magic towns of the State, it has an excellent weather and rich in architecture and history.
A rout thru the Porfirian railroad and a geographical depression, we pass thru an oak forest, also, thousands of pristine Mexican landscapes until we arrived to Maravillas
The adventure starts thru the extinct volcanic landscape of the region, multi fractured with cliffs, hills and mountains, great views all the way thru the town. Nopala has had relevant moments in Mexico history, burned twice by the french soldiers, witness of the revolutionary events of XX century, cradle of Fernando de Tapia (Conin) founder of Queretaro City and also of Nicolas Romero (The Mountain Lion) as the nick name the French soldiers used for him. This small town counts with a colonial architecture to admire with a central plaza bordered by portals with pink quarry arches of old Mexican town houses. On Monday the market day took place where you can get plenty of souvenirs. We rest at Casa Natalia, a 1890 constructed house, nowadays a small boutique hotel with swimming pool and a nice central garden with full installation for horses.
We start our day with a delightful breakfast at Casa Natalia or, depending on the day of the week, monday is market day at Nopala and we take the chance for some traditional Mexican snacks, huaraches, sopes and tacos.
Then, the staff will drive the group to The Gothic jewel of San Miguel de Allende.
It is considered one of the most beautiful cities in Mexico and in 2008 was recognized by UNESCO, next to the Sanctuary of Jesus of Atotonilco, as a World Heritage Site. Its attractive and cosmopolitan appearance make it one of the favorite destinations for art lovers. Among all there is to visit highlights its historical and architectural heritage.
One of the places you should see is the Parish of San Miguel Arcángel, impressive neo-Gothic style of the imposing quarry cathedral that has become the hallmark of the city. Other places to see in San Miguel de Allende are the Crafts Market of the city.
In the Market there is a sample of local crafts made with metals, paper mache, blown glass and more. Its cobblestone streets, tree-lined courtyards, fine architectural details and sumptuous interiors will make you fall in love; Maybe that’s why CN Travel declared it one of the twenty-five best cities chosen by travelers.
We ride thru some cliffs and riffs of Rancho San Isidro, a small town called San Bartolo and Rancho Nuevo´s dam.
Spectacular experience going up thru an oak forest till the top of La joya mountain with great views of valleys, lakes and mountains. At the top we take a lunch and cheers with your favorite beverage and some snacks. The return thru the forest and scarped cliff is a challenge for the binomial, man and horse and then a great valley, paradise for any rider as there are endless trails to canter and gallop till the ranch.
We start the day with a delicious breakfast at the ranch CR and the staff will drive you to Teotihuacán pyramids.
Teotihuacán pyramids, archaeological remains is one of the largest cities in Mesoamerica during the pre-Hispanic era. It is located approximately 45 kilometers from the center of Mexico City and in this important site you will find archaeological monuments that were declared a World Heritage Site.
At the moment it is the archaeological zone with greater affluence of tourists in Mexico, over places like Chichén Itzá and Monte Albán. You will need a whole day to enjoy the history and mysticism that surrounds all its main monuments such as La Ciudadela, La Calzada de los Muertos, The Temple of the Feathered Serpent, The Palace of Quetzalpapáloltl and of course the famous Pyramids of the Sun and the Moon.
Return to the ranch.
A rout thru the Porfirian railroad and a geographical depression, we pass thru an oak forest, also, thousands of pristine mexican landscapes until we arrived to Maravillas.
If you have an early flight to catch – we will serve you a breakfast before it’s time to go and one of our drivers will drive you to the airport upon request. In case your flight leaves at night, you will have time to do one last trail nearby the Ranch and we will accommodate with lunch and dinner to your schedule. Get back soon!!
FLEXIBILITY! You are the best one deciding how to create your dreamed horseback riding vacations in Mexico, You can choose from our riding routes designing a full package mixing it with the Mexican colonial towns from our menu of cultural visits.
As a group, you plan the next adventure. Do you feel like riding all day? Or maybe you’d rather take a cultural trip or just relax at the ranch, It’s up to you! Just let us know what you’re in the mood for and we are going to do our best to make it happen.