Central mexico: discovering the colonial "PUEBLOS"

Día 1: Guanajuato

Join us for a horseback trekking adventure through the heart of colonial Mexico. Our journey begins in the historic city of Guanajuato, located nearly 2000 meters above sea level. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1988, it is undoubtedly the perfect starting point to immerse yourself in colonial charm. The historic center still retains a captivating colonial atmosphere, with its vivid multicolored buildings, churches, and plazas.
During the colonial era, Guanajuato became one of the most influential cities due to its silver mines. It also holds great historical significance in the context of the Mexican War of Independence, as the first battle between insurgents and the Spanish crown took place here. Each year, the city hosts one of Mexico’s most renowned cultural events, the International Cervantino Festival, bringing together artists and musicians from all over the world.
We’ll also visit other fascinating places such as:
Dolores Hidalgo, with its vineyards, wine museum, and museum of independence
Atotonilco, a pilgrimage destination famous for its 18th-century baroque fortified sanctuary
San Miguel de Allende, with its colorfully charming streets
This unique horseback trekking in Mexico offers the perfect mix of culture, tradition, exquisite cuisine, and breathtaking nature.

Italy / Guanajuato / Colomitos (-/-/D)
Arrival at Guanajuato International Airport (BJX) and independent transfer to Hacienda El Marques, where you will meet your guides at 5:00 PM. Transfer to Rancho Colomitos to meet the rest of the team. (Late arrivals: private transfer supplement of €300 per person). Welcome cocktail, traditional Mexican dinner with local music. Overnight at the ranch.

Día 2: Guanajuato

Colomitos / Guanajuato (B/L/D)
Breakfast and introduction to the horses. We’ll begin our adventure toward Peñafiel; once at the base of the Montecillo mountains, we’ll ascend to 1900 meters, alternating between desert and lush vegetation. Along the way, we’ll pass ruins of old Spanish-era mines and cross the Cardo River, where we can take a refreshing swim. Once at our destination, we’ll leave the horses and transfer by vehicle to the center of Guanajuato. Dinner and overnight in a hotel.

Día 3: Guanajuato

Guanajuato / Santa Rosa (B/L/D)
After breakfast, we’ll retrieve the horses and ride toward Santa Rosa, along an ancient caravan route. Along the way, we’ll encounter gold and silver mines and pass near the 20-meter statue of Cristo Rey del Cubilete. In the afternoon, we’ll reach our mountain retreat. Overnight in a mountain hotel.

Día 4: Dolores Hidalgo

Santa Rosa / Dolores Hidalgo (B/L/D)
Another full day on horseback. We’ll ride through a region of incredible biodiversity until we reach the historic town of Dolores Hidalgo, whose charming historic center is full of buildings from the Mexican War of Independence era. Dinner at a traditional Mexican restaurant. Overnight at a hotel.

Día 5: Atotonilco

Dolores Hidalgo / Atotonilco (B/L/D)
After a hearty breakfast, we’ll head out across the Cactus Valley and a historic estate known as "La Erre." Picnic lunch stop in the town of Baron. We’ll continue on to Atotonilco and its famous sanctuary, often referred to as the "Sistine Chapel of Mexico," known for its richly frescoed baroque ceiling. Dinner and overnight at a hotel.

Día 6: San Miguel de Allende

Atotonilco / San Miguel de Allende (B/L/D)
We’ll ride toward San Miguel through fields of maize and agave, used in tequila production. We’ll enjoy the tranquility of these rural landscapes. Upon arrival in San Miguel, check-in at a central hotel and free time to explore this picturesque town, popular with filmmakers for its charming facades.

Día 7: San Miguel de Allende

San Miguel de Allende (B/L/D)
Final day on horseback, exploring the main sights of this city founded in 1542. Farewell ride and cultural immersion.

Día 8: Guanajuato

San Miguel de Allende / Guanajuato (B/-/-)
We say goodbye to the horses and transfer by vehicle back to Guanajuato. Free day to explore the city. Farewell dinner with festive mariachi music.

Día 9:

Guanajuato / Italy (B/-/-)
Breakfast and independent transfer to the airport. Optional 2-day extension in the city of León available upon request.

note: the itinerary described above is indicative. it may be subject to changes due to weather conditions or circumstances beyond our control. on the dates that include 7 nights, the program will be slightly modified (the following meals will not be included: dinner on day 5; lunch and dinner on day 8).

note:
(b/l/d): b = breakfast; l = lunch; d = dinner
difficulty level: from ° to °°°°°

duration: 9 days / 8 nights or 8 days / 7 nights
difficulty: °°° (intermediate)
accommodation: hotel
equipment: western saddle, charras, typical mexican saddle, and english saddle (on request)
horses: quarter horse, appendix, and mexican creole
pace: 5 to 8 hours a day in the saddle. moderate pace with frequent trots and canters when terrain allows. riders should be able to control the horse in open spaces and be in good physical condition.
what to bring: equestrian clothing of your choice. protective helmet, gloves, cap, sunscreen, insect repellent, basic first aid kit, travel adapter. for the 8-night itinerary, also bring a sleeping bag, headlamp, and towel, needed for nights in tented camps.
minimum age: 14 years
type: point-to-point horseback trek with accommodation in hotels and/or camping

accommodation:
overnight stays in mid-range hotels (usually 4-star), all charming and located near the main points of interest. the listed properties are subject to availability.

8-nights itinerary:
night 1: rancho colomitos in puentecillas
night 2: camping at peregrina mountain
night 3: hotel socavón in guanajuato
night 4: mountain retreat in santa rosa
night 5: camping at los guamares mountain
night 6: camping at otomi mountain
night 7: camping at spring waters ranch
night 8: hotel anber in dolores hidalgo

7-nights itinerary:
night 1: rancho colomitos in puentecillas
night 2: hotel posada santa fe in guanajuato
night 3: mountain retreat in santa rosa
night 4 & 5: hotel hidalgo in dolores hidalgo
night 6: nirvana hotel & spa in atotonilco
night 7: hotel acuarela in san miguel de allende

guaranteed departure dates shared with a minimum of 1 person departing from italy:
from january 22 to january 29
from february 19 to february 26
from march 22 to march 30 – 8-night “horse expedition”
from april 2 to april 9
from august 9 to august 17 – 8-night “horse expedition”
from august 20 to august 27
from september 6 to september 14 – 8-night “horse expedition”
from september 17 to september 24
from october 1 to october 8
from december 3 to december 10

additional departure dates available on request with a minimum of 6 participants.

participants: min 4, max 12

SUPPLEMENTS & REDUCTIONS
7 nights rate "Silver Route" in double € 3.050
Single supplement 7 nightsi € 560
supplement for departure (7 nights) with 2/3 riders, price per person €900

supplement for departure (8 nights) with 2/3 riders, price per person €760
Supplement late transfer price per person €300