15-day Trip In Mexico: Waterfalls, Mountains & Sea

Itinerary

Day 1: Mexico City

Stop At: Zocalo, Calle Plaza de La Constitucion S/N Centro Histórico de la Cdad. de México, Centro, Mexico City 06000 Mexico
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 Trip Leader in the evening: welcome meeting, optional dinner & get-together with the rest of the group.

Accommodation: conveniently located, locally-owned hotel/B&B/homestay in Mexico City

Activities Included: welcome meeting
Duration: 1 day

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Conveniently located, locally-owned hotel/B&B in Mexico City.

Day 2: Mexico City

Stop At: Museo Nacional de Antropología, Av. Paseo de la Reforma s/n, Polanco, Bosque de Chapultepec I Secc, Miguel Hidalgo, 11560 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico
Join your group for a walking tour around the historic center in the morning, then choose by yourself what to do next - your Trip Leader will be happy to give suggestions. Optional dinner & get-together with the group in the evening.

Accommodation: conveniently located, locally-owned hotel/B&B in Mexico City

Meals & Drinks Included: breakfast

Activities Included: walking tour in Mexico City; guided visit to the Museum of Anthropology
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Conveniently located, locally-owned hotel/B&B in Mexico City.

Day 3: Mexico City - Tula - Grutas de Tolantongo

Stop At: Tula Toltec Archaeological Ruins, Tollan, 16 de Enero, Tula de Allende Municipality 42800 Mexico
In the morning go to visit the archaeological zone of Tula, the major city of the ancient Toltec culture widely known for its fearsome 4.5m-high stone warrior figures, then continue to enjoy thermal waters and picturesque mountainous landscapes of Grutas de Tolantongo, a collection of hot spring pools built into a cliff in a picturesque canyon. Accommodation, optional dinner & get-together with the rest of the group in Grutas de Tolantongo.

Transportation: private vehicle/mini-couch

Accommodation: hotel in Grutas de Tolantongo

Meals & Drinks: breakfast

Activities/visits: walking tour in Tula; guided visit to Tula Archeological Zone; entrance to Grutas de Tolantongo
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Grutas Tolantongo, San Cristobal S/N, Tolantongo 42375 Mexico
Entrance, hiking, relax & free time. Optional dinner & get-together in a local restaurant/bar in the evening.
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Locally-owned hotel in Grutas de Tolantongo.

Day 4: Grutas de Tolantongo - Zimapán Dam - Zimapán

Stop At: Zimapan Dam, Zimapan Mexico
After breakfast and morning bath in thermal waters of Grutas de Tolantongo, we will go to Zimapan Dam, a wonder of Mexican engineering known for its impressive landscapes. Upon arrival, have optional lunch in one of the small restaurants and try delicious local grilled fish. Once finished, take an optional boat tour to navigate the river and see its shining stone walls that run more than 650 feet high. Afterward, we will go to a "Magic Town" of Zimapan: accommodation, walking tour around the historic center, optional dinner & get-together with the rest of the group.

Transportation: private vehicle/mini-couch

Accommodation: conveniently located, locally-owned hotel/B&B/guest house in Zimapan

Meals & Drinks: breakfast

Activities/visits: walking tour in Zimapan
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Parroquia San Juan Bautista, Constitución No. 1, Centro, 42330 Zimapán, Hgo., Mexico
Accommodation, walking tour around the historic center, optional dinner & get-together with the rest of the group.
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Conveniently located, locally-owned hotel/B&B/guest house in Zimapan.

Day 5: Zimapán - Los Mármoles National Park - Xilitla

Stop At: Parque Nacional Los Mármoles, Hidalgo, Mexico
After breakfast, we will head to Los Mármoles National Park that we will explore on foot and by car. When finished we will head to "Magic town" of Xilitla - accommodation, optional dinner & get-together with the rest of the group.

Transportation: private vehicle/mini-couch

Accommodation: conveniently located, locally-owned hotel/B&B/guest house in Xilitla

Meals & Drinks: breakfast

Activities/visits: Los Mármoles National Park (entrance & car tour); walking tour in Xilitla
Duration: 4 hours

Stop At: Xilitla, San Luis Potosi 79050 Mexico
Accommodation, walking tour, optional dinner & get-together with the rest of the group.
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Conveniently located, locally-owned hotel/B&B/guest house in Xilitla.

Day 6: Xilitla - Sculptural Garden of Edward James - Sotano De Las Huahuas - Aquismon

Stop At: Jardin Escultorico Edward James, Camino Paseo Las Pozas s/n, Xilitla 79902 Mexico
After breakfast, head to Las Pozas - 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 ("Basement of Las Huahuas") - large open-air pit cave that is home to a number of birds, including swifts & parakeets. Accommodation in nearby "Magical Town" of Aquismon, optional dinner & get-together with the rest of the group.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Sotano de las Huahuas, Barrio de San Isidro Tampaxal, Aquismon Mexico
Guided visit & free time.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Conveniently located, locally-owned hotel/B&B in Aquismon

Day 7: Tamul/Tamasopo/Micos Waterfalls - Puente de Dios

Stop At: Tamul Waterfalls, Rioverde Con Direccion a Cd. Valles Tanchachin, Aquismon 79760 Mexico
This day, we will visit 3 wonderful waterfalls (Tamul, Micos, Tamasopo) as well as 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 near Puente de Dios, optional dinner & get-together with the rest of the group.
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Micos Waterfalls, Valles Río Verde 413, Cuauhtemoc, 79090 Cd Valles, S.L.P., Mexico
Guided visit & free time.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Tamasopo Falls, San Luis Potosi Mexico
Guided visit & free time.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Puente de Dios, Comunidad al Cafetal, Tamasopo Mexico
Guided visit & free time.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Conveniently located, locally-owned hotel/B&B/guest house in Ciudad Valles.

Day 8: Puente de Dios - Tampico

Stop At: Tampico Cathedral, Cap. Emilio Carranza 101, Zona Centro, 89000 Tampico, Tamps., Mexico
After breakfast, we will head to Tampico - a historical port city whose different architectural styles create a unique and special urban landscape. Except for history and architecture, it is famous for its warm climate, tranquil waters and golden sand beaches where one can enjoy water sports such as surfing, water biking, jet skiing, sailing or taking a ubiquitous water banana ride. Accommodation, walking tour around the historic center, optional dinner & get-together with the rest of the group.

Transportation: private vehicle/mini-couch

Accommodation: conveniently located, locally-owned hotel/B&B/guest house in Tampico

Meals & Drinks: breakfast

Activities: walking tour in Tampico
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Conveniently located, locally-owned hotel/B&B/guest house in Tampico.

Day 9: Tampico - Tuxpan Coral Reef /Tuxpan Mangroves - Tuxpan

Stop At: Tuxpan, Centro, 92800 Túxpam de Rodríguez Cano, Ver., Mexico
First, we will either take a snorkeling tour to nearby Tuxpan Coral Reef (Apr-Sept) or take a mangrove boat tour (Oct-Mar). In the evening, we will be back to the nearby sleepy beach town of Tuxpan: accommodation, walking tour, optional dinner & get-together with the rest of the group.
Duration: 1 day

Stop At: Arrecifes de Tuxpan, Arrecife Tuxpan, Tuxpan Mexico
Snorkeling tour: transportation by private boat, explanation about the ecosystem by a local guide, free time to snorkel.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Conveniently located, locally-owned hotel/B&B/guest house in Tuxpan.

Day 10: Tuxpan - El Tajin - Papantla

Stop At: Playa de Tuxpan, Tuxpan Mexico
After a morning swim and breakfast in Tuxpan go to El Tajin (UNESCO) - a majestic archaeological zone with impressive pyramids and sumptuous buildings, that transports you back to ancient times where the Totonaca culture established its home. On the way we will stop to see a giant statue of Cristo Redentor and enjoy imrpessive views that arise from the hill. Then follow to Papantla - a nearby "Magic Town" known for its downtown square and cathedral, where voladores ("flyers") perform the unique ritual considered a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage. Accommodation, walking tour, optional dinner & get-together with the rest of the group.

Transportation: private vehicle/mini-couch

Accommodation: conveniently located, locally-owned hotel/B&B/guest house in Papantla

Meals & Drinks: breakfast

Activities: guided visit to El Tajin; walking tour in Papantla
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Cristo Redentor Street, Tihuatlan Mexico
Guided visit & free time.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: El Tajín, Calle Limaxkgan N/A, 93479 Papantla, Ver., Mexico
Guided visit & free time.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Los Voladores of Papantla, Tajin, Veracruz Mexico
Accommodation, walking tour, optional dinner & get-together with the rest of the group.
Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Conveniently located, locally-owned hotel/B&B/guest house in Papantla.

Day 11: Papantla - Xicotepec - Pahuatlán

Stop At: Correos de México / Ciudad de Pahuatlan de Valle, Pue., Portal Zaragoza 9, Centro, 73102 Pahuatlán, Pue., Mexico
This day we will visit 2 beautiful "Magic Towns":

Xicotepec: a village that retains a unique combination of the communion of the pre-Hispanic and colonial times. Xicotepec is also famous for its variety of coffee that you definitely need to try.

Pahuatlán: situated in the middle of Puebla mountains among numerous plantation of pahuas and coffee, this place can only be reached by crossing valleys and canyons which gives the place the atmosphere of peace and tranquility. This region also has a high percentage of the indigenous population. Thus, once there, you will be surrounded by Nahuatl and Otomi cultures, which still carefully preserve their traditions.

Accommodation, optional dinner & get-together with the rest of the group in Pahuatlán.

Transportation: private vehicle/mini-couch

Accommodation: conveniently located, locally-owned hotel/B&B/guest house in Pahuatlán

Meals & Drinks: breakfast

Activities: walking tours in Pahuatlán & Xicotepec
Duration: 1 day

Stop At: Zocalo Xicotepec, Plaza de la Constitucvion s/n Colonia Centro, Xicotepec 73080 Mexico
Walking tour & free time.
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Conveniently located, locally-owned hotel/B&B/guest house in Pahuatlán.

Day 12: Pahuatlán - Mirador de Ahíla - Basaltic Prisms of Santa María Regla - Huasca de Ocampo

Stop At: Mirador de Ahila, Pahuatlán, Puebla, Mexico
After breakfast and a short tour around Pahuatlán we will go to visit:

Mirador de Ahíla: a viewpoint that offers breathtaking views of immense rock formations of Sierra Madre Oriental mountains, pierced by numerous caves and valleys.

Basaltic Prisms of Santa María Regla: an imposing 40-meter geological structure made of shining rocks formed thousands of years ago and washed by four waterfalls.

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.

Accommodation, optional dinner & get-together with the rest of the group in Huasca de Ocampo.

Transportation: private vehicle/mini-couch

Accommodation: conveniently located, locally-owned hotel/B&B/guest house in Huasca de Ocampo

Meals & Drinks: breakfast

Activities: walking tour in Huasca de Ocampo; visits to Mirador de Ahíla & Basaltic Prisms of Santa María Regla
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Basaltic Prisms of Santa María Regla, Carretera Federal 105 Km. 34 Huasca de Ocampo, 43500 Regla, Hgo., Mexico
Guided visit & free time.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Pueblo Magico de Huasca, Centro de Huasca de Ocampo, Huasca de Ocampo Mexico
Accommodation, walking tour, optional dinner & get-together with the rest of the group in Huasca de Ocampo.
Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Conveniently located, locally-owned hotel/B&B/guest house in Huasca de Ocampo.

Day 13: Huasca de Ocampo - El Chico National Park - Mineral del Chico

Stop At: El Chico National Park, El Chico Town, Pluma Hidalgo Mexico
In the morning go hiking in El Chico National Park - one of the oldest protected areas in Mexico founded in 1898: exploration by car and hiking. In the late afternoon 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: walking tour around the town, optional dinner & get-together with the rest of the group.

Transportation: private vehicle/mini-couch

Accommodation: conveniently located, locally-owned hotel/B&B/guest house in Mineral del Chico

Meals & Drinks: breakfast

Activities/visits: El Chico National Park (entrance & hiking), walking tour in Mineral del Chico
Duration: 6 hours

Stop At: Carr a Mineral del Chico, Barrio del Calvario, Mineral del Chico, Hgo., Mexico
Walking tour around the town, optional dinner & get-together with the rest of the group in the evening.
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Conveniently located, locally-owned hotel/B&B/guest house in Mineral del Chico.

Day 14: Mineral del Chico - Aqueduct of Padre Tembleque - Pachuca

Stop At: Aqueduct of Padre Tembleque, Pluma Hidalgo Mexico
In the morning go to see UNESCO-listed Aqueduct of Padre Tembleque - an impressive construction built between 1553 and 1570 that stretches for 45 km. Then go 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. Walking tour around the city, optional farewell dinner & get-together with the rest of the group.

Transportation: private vehicle/mini-couch

Accommodation: conveniently located, locally-owned hotel/B&B/guest house in Pachuca

Meals & Drinks: breakfast

Activities/visits: Aqueduct of Padre Tembleque (entrance & explanation); walking tour in Pachuca
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Pachuca de Soto, Centro, Jardin independencia, Pachuca 42000 Mexico
Walking tour around the city, optional farewell dinner & get-together with the rest of the group.
Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Conveniently located, locally-owned hotel/B&B/guest house in Pachuca.

Day 15: Pachuca - Mexico City

Pass By: Zocalo, Calle Plaza de La Constitucion S/N Centro Histórico de la Cdad. de México, Centro, Mexico City 06000 Mexico
Breakfast and departure to Mexico City. If you decide to extend your vacations, we can always book you extra nights, or even take you on our next adventure.

Transportation: private vehicle/mini-couch

Meals & Drinks: breakfast

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.