Tour por San Luis Potosí: un viaje fantástico a través de cascadas, montañas y mar (15 días)

Itinerario

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   Mexico City

   Bienvenidos a la Ciudad de Mexico - the largest city in Latin America where ancient and modern coexist in harmony. Arrive at any time before meeting your group and Tour Leader in the evening: welcome dinner and get-together with the rest of the group. ­ • Transportation : walking • Accommodation : conveniently located, locally-owned hotel/B&B in Mexico City • Meals Included : dinner • Activities Included : welcome meeting

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   Mexico City

   Únase a su grupo para un recorrido a pie por el Centro Histórico de la Ciudad de México y una visita al Museo Nacional de Antropología por la mañana; después, elija usted mismo qué hacer a continuación: su Líder de Tour estará encantado de darle sugerencias. Cena opcional y convivencia con el grupo por la noche. ­ • Transporte : caminata, transporte público • Alojamiento : hotel/B&B de propiedad local y convenientemente ubicado en Ciudad de México • Comidas incluidas : desayuno • Actividades incluidas : recorrido a pie por el Centro Histórico de la Ciudad de México; visita guiada al Museo Nacional de Antropología

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   Mexico City - Tula - Grutas de Tolantongo

   In the morning, go to visit the archaeological zone of Tula - a major city of the ancient Toltec culture widely known for its fearsome 4.5m-high stone warrior figures. Afterward, go to enjoy the thermal waters and the picturesque mountainous landscapes of Grutas de Tolantongo. Accommodation, optional dinner, and get-together with the rest of the group in Grutas de Tolantongo. ­ • Transportation : private vehicle • Accommodation : hotel in Grutas de Tolantongo • Meals Included : breakfast • Activities Included : orientation walk of Tula; guided visit to Tula Archeological Zone; entrance to Grutas de Tolantongo

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   Grutas de Tolantongo - Zimapán Dam - Zimapán 

   After breakfast and a morning bath in the thermal waters of Grutas de Tolantongo, go to Zimapan Dam, a wonder of Mexican engineering known for its impressive landscapes. Upon arrival, have an optional lunch in one of the small family restaurants and try delicious local fish. Once finished, take a boat tour to navigate the river and see its shining stone walls that run more than 650 feet high. Afterward, go to the "Magic Town" of Zimapan seeing some of the most breathtaking sceneries in the region on your way. Accommodation, an orientation walk of the town, optional dinner, and get-together with the rest of the group in the evening. ­ • Transportation : private vehicle • Accommodation : conveniently located, locally-owned hotel/B&B in Zimapan • Meals Included : breakfast • Activities Included : orientation walk of Zimapan, boat tour on Zimapan Dam

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   Zimapán - Los Mármoles National Park - Xilitla

   After breakfast, head to Los Mármoles National Park - a majestic place with virgin nature hidden amid the Sierra Madre Oriental mountains. Once there, try local apple wine that has been produced here by the descendants of English settlers for two centuries. Also, we will see the dramatic ruins of the foundry where parts of the famous Eiffel Tower were forged. Afterward, hike to a "Magent Stone" - a unique Lodestone boulder with magnetic properties, and enjoy stunning views of a local valley. When finished, head to the "Magic town" of Xilitla: check-in at our accommodation, an orientation walk of the town, optional dinner, and get-together with the rest of the group. ­ • Transportation : private vehicle • Accommodation : conveniently located, locally-owned hotel/B&B in Xilitla • Meals Included : breakfast • Activities Included : apple wine tasting and hiking in Los Mármoles National Park; orientation walk of Xilitla

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   Xilitla - Sotano De Las Huahuas - Aquismon

   After breakfast, head to Las Pozas - a surrealist sculpture garden created by an eccentric English poet Edward James in the middle of the jungle. When finished, go to visit nearby Sotano De Las Huahuas - a large open-air pit cave that is home to several birds, including swifts and parakeets. Accommodation in the nearby "Magical Town" of Aquismon, orientation walk, optional dinner, and get-together with the rest of the group in the evening. ­ • Transportation : private vehicle • Accommodation : conveniently located, locally-owned hotel/B&B in Aquismon • Meals Included : breakfast • Activities Included : guided visits to Las Pozas and Sotano De Las Huahuas; orientation walk of Aquismon

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   Aquismon - Tamul/Tamasopo/Puente de Dios/Micos Waterfalls

   This day, we will visit two wonderful waterfalls (Tamul, Tamasopo) and Puente de Dios - a majestic pool of clear blue water, where the interior appears to be light up due to the effect of the sunlight which is reflected and filtered between the rocks. Accommodation in eco-cabins near Micos Waterfalls, dinner, and get-together with the rest of the group. ­ • Transportation : private vehicle • Accommodation : conveniently located, locally-owned hotel/B&B near Micos Waterfalls • Meals Included : breakfast, dinner • Activities Included : guided visits to Tamasopo & Puente de Dios Waterfalls; boat tour to Tamul Waterfall

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   Micos Waterfalls - Tamtoc Archeological Zone - Tampico

   Tras el desayuno y la exploración de las hermosas terrazas de las cascadas de Micos, visitaremos Tamtoc, las impresionantes ruinas de la antigua ciudad huasteca y una de las zonas arqueológicas abiertas más recientemente en México. A continuación, nos dirigiremos a Tampico, una ciudad portuaria histórica donde diferentes estilos arquitectónicos crean un paisaje urbano único y especial. Registro en nuestro alojamiento, paseo de orientación por el Centro Histórico, cena opcional y convivencia con el resto del grupo. ­ • Transporte : vehículo privado • Alojamiento : hotel/B&B de propiedad local y convenientemente ubicado en Tampico • Comidas incluidas : desayuno • Actividades incluidas : visita guiada a la zona arqueológica de Tamtoc, paseo de orientación por Tampico

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   Tampico - Tuxpan Coral Reef /Tuxpan Mangroves - Tuxpan

   Después del desayuno, nos dirigiremos a Tuxpan, donde realizaremos un tour de snorkel en un arrecife de coral cercano (abr-sept) o un tour en lancha por los manglares (oct-mar). Por la tarde, regresaremos a la tranquila ciudad costera de Tuxpan: registro en nuestro alojamiento, paseo de orientación por la ciudad, cena opcional y convivencia con el resto del grupo. ­ • Transporte : vehículo privado • Alojamiento : hotel/B&B de propiedad local y convenientemente ubicado en Tuxpan • Comidas incluidas : desayuno • Actividades incluidas : tour de snorkel en el arrecife de coral de Tuxpan (abr-sept) o tour en lancha por los manglares (oct-mar); paseo de orientación por Tuxpan

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    Tuxpan - Cristo Redentor - El Tajin - Papantla

    After a swim in the sea and breakfast in Tuxpan, go to El Tajin - a majestic UNESCO-listed archaeological zone with impressive pyramids and sumptuous buildings. On the way there, see a giant statue of Cristo Redentor and enjoy majestic views that arise from the hill. Afterward, continue to Papantla - a nearby "Magic Town" known for its downtown square and cathedral, where voladores ("flyers") perform the unique ritual considered a UNESCO Intangible Heritage. Check-in at our accommodation, orientation walk of Papantla, optional dinner, and get-together with the rest of the group. ­ • Transportation : private vehicle • Accommodation : conveniently located, locally-owned hotel/B&B in Papantla • Meals Included : breakfast • Activities Included : photo stops at Cristo Redentor statues; guided visit to El Tajin Archeological Zone; orientation walk of Papantla

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    Papantla - Xicotepec - Pahuatlán

    On this day, we will visit two beautiful "Magic Towns". Firstly, we will head to Xicotepec - a picturesque "Magical Town" that lives in the communion of the pre-Hispanic and colonial times. There, we will visit one of the local family coffee farms where we will learn all about the whole process of elaboration of this aromatic drink. Then, we will go to Pahuatlán. Situated in the middle of the Puebla mountains, among numerous coffee and pahua (local type of avocado) plantations, this region with a high percentage of the indigenous population breathes with an atmosphere of peace and tranquility. Therefore, once there, you will be surrounded by Nahuatl and Otomi cultures, which still carefully preserve their traditions. Check-in at our accommodation, orientation walk, optional dinner and get-together with the rest of the group in Pahuatlán. ­ • Transportation : private vehicle • Accommodation : conveniently located, locally-owned hotel/B&B in Pahuatlán • Meals Included : breakfast • Activities Included : tour of a family coffee farm with tastings; orientation walks of Pahuatlán and Xicotepec

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    Pahuatlán - Cascadas Paraiso - Basaltic Prisms of Santa María Regla - Huasca de Ocampo

    After breakfast, we will go to explore Cascadas Paraiso - a complex of 10 breathtaking waterfalls located in a beautiful mountainous area frequently covered with fog. Afterward, continue to Basaltic Prisms of Santa María Regla. This imposing 40-meter geological structure is made of shining rocks formed thousands of years ago and washed by four waterfalls. Finally, we will finish the day in Huasca de Ocampo - a charming "Magic Town" at the edge of the mountains where the bonanza of old times still reverberates, times when several ranches were built to make the Count of Regla the richest man of his time. Check-in at our accommodation, orientation walk, optional dinner and get-together with the rest of the group in Huasca de Ocampo. ­ • Transportation : private vehicle • Accommodation : conveniently located, locally-owned hotel/B&B in Huasca de Ocampo • Meals Included : breakfast • Activities Included : guided visit to Cascadas Paraiso and Basaltic Prisms of Santa María Regla; walking tour in Huasca de Ocampo

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    Huasca de Ocampo - El Chico National Park - Mineral del Chico

    Firstly, in the morning go hiking in El Chico National Park - one of the oldest protected areas in Mexico founded in 1898. After this, move to a nearby Mineral del Chico - a "Magical Town" whose rich nature and mining history will heighten your senses and fill you with energy as you walk along its steep narrow streets. Check-in at our accommodation, orientation walk of the town, optional dinner, and get-together with the rest of the group. ­ • Transportation : private vehicle • Accommodation : conveniently located, locally-owned hotel/B&B in Mineral del Chico • Meals Included : breakfast • Activities Included : hiking in El Chico National Park; orientation walk of Mineral del Chico

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    Mineral del Chico - Real del Monte - Pachuca

    In the morning, go to explore Real del Monte. This gorgeous mining town is a knot of houses, restaurants, and pastie shops spread across pine-tree-carpeted hills. After exploring this picturesque place which is also a home of Mexican pastes, head to Pachuca. Known as "La Bella Airosa", this city preserves the splendor of its rich gold mining past and witnesses influences of Mexican, Spanish, and English architecture. Orientation walk of the city's Historic Center, optional farewell dinner, and get-together with the rest of the group in the evening. ­ • Transportation : private vehicle • Accommodation : conveniently located, locally-owned hotel/B&B in Pachuca • Meals Included : breakfast • Activities Included : orientation walks of Real del Monte and Pachuca; guided visit of Paste Museum in Real del Monte

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    Pachuca - Teotihuacan - Mexico City

    Por la mañana, iremos a ver el Acueducto del Padre Tembleque, declarado Patrimonio de la Humanidad por la UNESCO, una impresionante construcción del siglo XVI que se extiende por 45 km. Después, nos dirigiremos a explorar el majestuoso Teotihuacan, un complejo de impresionantes pirámides situado en lo que alguna vez fue la ciudad más grande de Mesoamérica. Finalmente, llegaremos a Mexico City alrededor de las 3 pm. ­ • Transporte : vehículo privado • Comidas incluidas : desayuno • Actividades incluidas : visita guiada a la Zona Arqueológica de Teotihuacan y al Acueducto del Padre Tembleque

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